What does a Podiatrist treat?
X-rays: used by Doctors to see inside your internal structure to reveal any possible damage to bones or dense tissue
MRI: used by Doctors to see any structural damage, deterioration or abnormalities of your bones, joints and protecting soft tissues, such as tendons, muscles and ligaments.
Toenail problems, corns and calluses, warts, verrucas, athlete's foot, dry and cracked heels, flat feet, bunions, heel pain, blisters, gout, and sports related injuries
What causes pain?
Foot pain is a common problem with many different causes. Foot pain may appear in the muscles, bones, nerves, skin, ligaments, or different parts of the foot.
Common Symptoms
-Numbness, pain, or swelling in one foot -Nail fungus -Continuous heel pain -broken or sprained ankle or foot -Ingrown toenail -Joint Pain
How are you diagnosed?
Your doctor will perform a complete history and physical for your area(s) of pain and may suggest one of the following diagnostic studies: X-rays: used by Doctors to see inside your internal structure to reveal any possible damage to bones or dense tissue
MRI: used by Doctors to see any structural damage, deterioration or abnormalities of your bones, joints and protecting soft tissues, such as tendons, muscles and ligaments.
CT Scan: used by Doctors to see the size, shape, and position of structures that are deep inside your bodies, such as organs, tissues, or tumors.
Common Diagnoses
Some common foot conditions that cause pain are plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, broken bones, fallen arches, and arthritis among others.
Treatment
Over-the-counter (OTC pain relievers): Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and/or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen or naproxen. Topical pain relievers are also available, such as creams, lotions, or sprays that are applied to the skin to relieve pain from sore muscles.Rest. Physical Therapy. Custom-made orthotics.
Should you see a doctor?
You should call YourDrs if you experience any of the following: Persistent foot swelling or numbness, thick calluses or corns, painful bunions, pain walking or performing daily activities, cracked or bleeding heels, and/or ingrown toenails.
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