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11/06/2024

How to Care for Diabetic Foot Millions of people are affected by diabetes each year. Diabetes damages blood vessels in all parts of the body, especially the feet. The legs and feet may develop slow blood flow, which causes neuropathy, or nerve damage. Once a diabetic patient develops neuropathy, it....

11/05/2024

Diabetic Neuropathy Is a Serious Complication Diabetes can lead to several serious foot complications, with neuropathy being one of the most common and concerning. Diabetic neuropathy occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the nerves in the feet, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, or b...

11/01/2024

Request an appointment with our Podiatrists today if you are experiencing foot, ankle, or heel pain. Get started on your journey to pain-free living here!

10/31/2024

Toe Pain Toe pain can originate from corns, calluses, hammertoes, and bunions, as well as ingrown toenails, sprains, fractures, and dislocations. Corns develop as the toe rubs against the inside of a shoe which causes the skin to thicken as a form of protection. A corn is typically cone-shaped and h...

10/30/2024

Causes of Toe Discomfort Aching toes can result from various causes, including arthritis, bunions, hammertoes, nerve issues, or even ill-fitting shoes. Conditions like plantar fasciitis, overuse injuries from sports, or long periods of standing may also lead to toe pain. The discomfort can range fro...

10/25/2024

Sever’s Disease Sever's disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a medical condition that causes heel pain in children’s feet while they’re growing. Sever's disease occurs most commonly in boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 14. Sever's disease occurs when the child’s growth pla...

10/23/2024

Managing Sever’s Disease Sever’s disease, or calcaneal apophysitis, is a condition that affects active children, particularly those aged nine to 13 who participate in running or jumping sports. It occurs when the growth plate at the back of the heel becomes inflamed, leading to heel pain during ...

10/16/2024

What Are Bunions? Bunions are large bony bumps at the base of the big toe. Medically known as hallux valgus, a bunion is a misalignment of the metatarsophalangeal joint, or big toe joint. The misalignment will generally worsen with time if left untreated. The exact cause of bunions is unknown, with....

10/15/2024

Bunions and Accompanying Symptoms Bunions are painful bony bumps that develop at the base of the big toe, often causing discomfort and affecting daily activities. Common symptoms include swelling, redness, and a noticeable protrusion on the side of the foot. You may also experience stiffness in the....

10/09/2024

What to Do to Keep Your Child’s Feet Healthy Being a parent involves caring for your child in every way you can. You make sure they are eating the right food, being nice to others, and staying out of any trouble. However, it is also important that you are watchful of their health, more specificall...

10/08/2024

When Should Babies Start Wearing Shoes? Determining when babies should start wearing shoes and choosing the right type is essential for their development. Babies typically do not need shoes until they begin walking, which is usually around nine to 12 months. Before this milestone, barefoot time is i...

10/04/2024

Neuropathy Neuropathy is the weakness, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet due to damage to the peripheral nerves. The peripheral nerves are responsible for sending information from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. Causes of Neuropathy include: traumatic injuries, infections,...

10/01/2024

09/26/2024

Foot Pain Our feet are arguably the most important parts of our bodies because they are responsible for getting us from place to place.  However, we often don’t think about our feet until they begin to hurt. If you have pain in your feet, you need to first determine where on the foot you are […...

09/25/2024

Diabetic Foot Ulcers Cause Foot Pain A diabetic foot ulcer is a serious complication of diabetes, characterized by a sore or wound on the foot that is slow to heal. These ulcers often develop due to poor blood circulation and nerve damage, common in diabetic patients. Risk factors include uncontroll...

09/18/2024

Heel Pain Heel pain can be difficult to deal with, especially if you do not know what the underlying cause is. If you ignore your heel pain, the pain can magnify and potentially develop into a chronic condition. Depending on the location of your heel pain, you have developed a specific condition.  ...

09/11/2024

Wound Care Diabetics must be wary of all wounds, regardless of depth or size. Diabetes, a chronic disease in which the body cannot properly use glucose the way it normally would, causes various complications that make wounds difficult to heal. Nerve damage or neuropathy will cause diabetics to have....

09/10/2024

Non-Diabetic Foot Ulcers Non-diabetic foot ulcers are open sores or wounds that occur on the feet, typically due to poor circulation, pressure, or injury. Unlike diabetic ulcers, these wounds are not directly caused by high blood sugar levels, but can still lead to severe complications if left untre...

09/04/2024

What Are Plantar Warts? Plantar warts are described as small growths that appear on the heels or other areas of the feet that bear a large amount of weight. The pressure in these areas causes plantar warts to hide behind thick layers of skin called calluses. In most cases, plantar warts are not a se...

09/03/2024

Plantar Warts and Effective Relief Methods Plantar warts are benign growths that appear on the soles of the feet due to an infection from the human papillomavirus, or HPV. They can cause discomfort and pain, making walking or standing difficult. These warts have a rough texture and can sometimes con...

08/27/2024

Relief Options for Morton’s Toe Morton’s toe is a hereditary foot condition where the second toe appears longer than the first due to a shorter first metatarsal, which is the bone behind the big toe. This anatomical difference shifts pressure to areas of the foot not designed to bear it, leading...

08/21/2024

Ankle Sprains Although ankle sprains may not be as serious as a broken ankle, they should be given immediate attention and care. An ankle sprain can lead to a significant amount of pain, as well as limited mobility. They are often characterized by the swelling and discoloration of the skin. This occ...