All Pro Foot and Ankle: Ankita Patel, DPM

All Pro Foot and Ankle: Ankita Patel, DPM Dr. Ankita Patel proudly leads the practice and serves the Gloucester and Salem counties with expertise in podiatric medicine.

A black toenail may appear alarming, and its causes can range from minor to more serious conditions. Repetitive trauma, ...
10/28/2025

A black toenail may appear alarming, and its causes can range from minor to more serious conditions. Repetitive trauma, such as pressure from shoes that do not fit properly, can cause bleeding beneath the toenail, which leads to dark discoloration. A blunt injury, like dropping a heavy object on the...

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Foot blisters are fluid-filled pockets that develop when friction, heat, and moisture cause the skin to rub repeatedly a...
10/21/2025

Foot blisters are fluid-filled pockets that develop when friction, heat, and moisture cause the skin to rub repeatedly against shoes or socks. During hiking, this often happens from wearing ill-fitting footwear, sweaty feet, or long periods of walking on uneven terrain. Preventing blisters starts wi...

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Ingrown toenails develop when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, most often affecting the big toe. C...
09/23/2025

Ingrown toenails develop when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, most often affecting the big toe. Common causes include cutting toenails too short, wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes, toe injuries, or having naturally curved nails. Symptoms include redness, swelling, tenderness,...

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Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that often affects the feet, especially the big toe. It is caused by a buildup ...
09/16/2025

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis that often affects the feet, especially the big toe. It is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood, which forms sharp crystals in the joints. Common triggers include a diet high in purines, alcohol consumption, obesity, and certain medications or health...

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Pain in the ball of the foot occurs when the area between the toes and the long bones of the feet is placed under too mu...
09/09/2025

Pain in the ball of the foot occurs when the area between the toes and the long bones of the feet is placed under too much pressure. This part of the foot absorbs the impact of walking and running, so when the bones and joints located here do not line up properly, discomfort can follow. Conditions l...

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Bunions are bony bumps that form at the base of the big toe, and women are more likely to develop them due to footwear c...
09/02/2025

Bunions are bony bumps that form at the base of the big toe, and women are more likely to develop them due to footwear choices and genetic factors. Narrow or high-heeled shoes with a pointed toe box can place excess pressure on the front of the foot, leading to misalignment over time. Symptoms inclu...

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Nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, affects the toenails, causing them to become thick, discolored, brittle, and s...
08/26/2025

Nail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, affects the toenails, causing them to become thick, discolored, brittle, and sometimes foul-smelling. It often begins as a white or yellow spot under the nail and can spread deeper, causing the nail to darken, crumble, or even separate from the nail bed. Cau...

Read more: https://www.apfootandankle.com/blogs/item/128-managing-toenail-fungus

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