What conditions do podiatrists treat?

Podiatrists treat many common foot-related conditions, including:arthritis: the wear and tear of your joints that causes inflammation and painbunions: an enlargement of your big toes’ joints that causes them to bend out of placecorns and calluses: rough and firm patches of skin that can form on your feetdiabetes: a condition that can damage the nerves in your legs and feetfractures, sprains, and broken bones: includes other damage to the bones, ligaments, and tendons of your foot, ankle, and supporting structuresgout: various painful feet conditions caused by a buildup of uric acidgrowing pains: a common aching and throbbing pain experienced by childrenskin diseases and nail infections: several conditions that lead to infection, inflammation, and pain in your feet and legsYou can contact your podiatrist for a complete list of the conditions they treat.

What procedures do podiatrists perform?

Podiatrists can perform various procedures to help treat foot-related conditions and injuries, including:foot and ankle cast placementhammertoe treatmentingrown toenail surgeryplantar fasciitis surgeryresetting broken bonesMRI scansX-raysYou may contact your podiatrist for a complete list of the procedures they perform.

When should I go to a podiatrist?

There are many reasons you might consider a visit to a foot doctor. Because feet are so important to your overall health, a regular visit to a podiatrist is not uncommon, especially if you work on your feet.You may want to visit a podiatrist if you have or are experiencing:a chronic condition such as diabetesdifficulty walking or moving aroundflat feet that require a foot brace or arch supportpain in your feet, ankles, or kneesscaling or peeling calluses on your solestoe infections or discolored toenailswarts or other growths

What should I expect from my first podiatrist appointment?

You can expect your first visit to a podiatrist to include questions about your medical history. They’ll want to know about the reason for your visit, any medications you take, and past surgeries you’ve had. Your podiatrist will also watch how you stand and walk, check to see how your shoes fit, and test your leg joints’ range of motion.At this point, your podiatrist may recommend a combination of treatments, including orthotics, shoe inserts or padding, and physical therapy. Some conditions, such as ingrown toenails and calluses, can also be treated by your podiatrist during your first appointment.

What questions should I ask my podiatrist?

It’s important to show up to your podiatrist appointment prepared. To help you get started, we’ve created a good list of questions for you to ask:What’s causing my foot pain?What are my foot treatment options?Are there any lifestyle changes I can make with my foot condition?What can I do to protect my feet from future strains and injuries?Do you recommend any shoes or shoe inserts to help with my foot pain?If I require surgery, who will perform it?How often do you perform this surgery?You may use these questions as a starting point, but feel free to add your own. A good practice is to also ask for additional information and take notes during your appointment.

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