Although plantar warts are not a serious condition, they can be painful. For this reason alone, you should visit a podiatrist. You are likely to find one or more products at your local drug store that claim to treat plantar warts, but their effectiveness falls far short of the treatment you will receive by visiting a foot doctor. The following are a few reasons you should have a podiatrist look at your plantar wart.
16 September 2019
When you think about your diabetes, you likely think about daily blood sugar numbers and your long-term A1C much more than the health of your feet. As long as you don't have any pain in your feet, it is very easy to ignore them. However, when you are living with diabetes, your feet are always in danger of sores and infections that can potentially lead to life-threatening infections and amputations. Thankfully, there are many actions you can take to prevent these serious medical problems, including each of the following:
24 January 2019
As a diabetic, it will be necessary to pay attention to what your body is telling you. Your feet are likely to be number than those who do not suffer from diabetes. Since it is easy for an infection to set in with a cut and healing is slower, you will need to pay careful attention to your feet. For those who have prior issues with their feet, here are some ways to make sure that your feet remain problem free.
21 October 2018
Is running your preferred form of exercise? Running can be one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to stay in shape. If you're like most runners, your daily jog is an important part of your day. Unfortunately, running can also take a toll on your feet. Most runners deal with foot pain at some point. Often the pain can be reduced with some rest and icing, and perhaps a change in shoes or running form.
25 July 2018
The pain from plantar fasciitis can be felt in your heel and along the bottom of your foot. Swelling of the tissue can cause stiffness and pain as you move your foot when walking. Pressing on your heel can often cause pain as well. Calf, heel, and foot stretches are often prescribed for plantar fasciitis to help work out the stiffness associated with the condition. While you can do the stretches often during the day, you aren't able to do them at night when you sleep, and that can cause intense pain when you first start walking in the morning.
23 March 2018
Living with diabetes can be a real challenge. It's essential to take the necessary medications and to keep track of your blood sugar levels. One of the common issues that arise for many in this situation is having foot wounds. These can have a negative impact on your daily life, and you'll want to do all you can to help these heal in the shortest amount of time. Being aware of specific tips that can help accomplish this is certain to be helpful if you're in this predicament.
6 February 2018
Cycling is an intense sport that is physically demanding. It's important to use proper equipment to protect your body from harm due to posture problems and the repetitive motion of cycling. The sport can be particularly hard on your feet, especially if you don't wear proper shoes and maintain good form. Stress on the feet can cause foot and knee pain. One injury you can get from cycling is sesamoiditis. These are the symptoms you notice and how the condition is treated:
1 September 2017
