Kelly R. Whaley, DPM

Kelly R. Whaley, DPM Dr. Whaley does home care, nursing home visits, bedside care, and hospice care.

Dr. Kelly Whaley, DPM is a caring, compassionate podiatric physician who you can trust to take care of your loved one in the convenience of their own surroundings.

Diabetes can affect the feet by reducing circulation and damaging nerves, a condition known as peripheral neuropathy. Th...
05/26/2026

Diabetes can affect the feet by reducing circulation and damaging nerves, a condition known as peripheral neuropathy. This may cause numbness, tingling, or burning sensations, making it harder to notice cuts, blisters, or pressure points. At the same time, poor blood flow can slow healing, which...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/protecting-your-diabetic-feet

Foot drop is a condition that makes it difficult to lift the front part of the foot while walking. This motion allows th...
05/19/2026

Foot drop is a condition that makes it difficult to lift the front part of the foot while walking. This motion allows the toes to clear the ground with each step. When the muscles that perform this movement become weak or the nerves that control them are damaged, people may develop an abnormal...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/dealing-with-foot-drop

Swelling of the feet can occur for several reasons related to circulation, fluid balance, or underlying health condition...
05/12/2026

Swelling of the feet can occur for several reasons related to circulation, fluid balance, or underlying health conditions. This condition, known as edema, develops when excess fluid collects in the tissues of the lower extremities. These help to support body weight and assist in returning blood...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/swelling-of-the-feet-and-fluid-buildup

Cracked heels and callouses develop when the skin on the feet becomes thick, dry, and less flexible. Callouses form as a...
05/05/2026

Cracked heels and callouses develop when the skin on the feet becomes thick, dry, and less flexible. Callouses form as a protective response to repeated pressure or friction, often appearing on the heels or balls of the feet. Over time, the skin may become excessively thick and begin to split,...

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Toe pain can come from many different causes, ranging from minor irritation to more serious conditions. Common reasons i...
04/28/2026

Toe pain can come from many different causes, ranging from minor irritation to more serious conditions. Common reasons include ingrown toenails, corns, calluses, and blisters caused by wearing tight or ill-fitting shoes. Injuries such as stubbing your toe or stress fractures can also lead to pain...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/causes-of-toe-pain-and-how-to-find-relief

An ingrown toenail is a painful condition in which the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, usually affecti...
04/21/2026

An ingrown toenail is a painful condition in which the edge of the nail grows into the surrounding skin, usually affecting the big toe. This can lead to redness, swelling, tenderness, and sometimes drainage, if the area becomes infected. The toe may feel sore with pressure, especially while wearing...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/when-to-seek-care-for-ingrown-toenails

Plantar warts are growths that develop on the bottom of the foot, often on weight-bearing areas such as the heel or ball...
04/14/2026

Plantar warts are growths that develop on the bottom of the foot, often on weight-bearing areas such as the heel or ball of the foot. They are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, which enters the skin through small cuts or breaks. Risk factors include walking barefoot in public places,...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/what-are-plantar-warts-1

A foot fracture is a break in one of the bones in the foot, and can happen from a fall, a sudden twist, or repeated stre...
04/07/2026

A foot fracture is a break in one of the bones in the foot, and can happen from a fall, a sudden twist, or repeated stress over time. Common signs include pain, swelling, bruising, and trouble putting weight on the foot. Some fractures feel mild at first and are mistaken for a sprain, which can...

Read more: https://www.drkellyrwhaley.com/blog/diagnosing-and-treating-a-broken-foot

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