The human foot is subject to hard
work every day. You use your feet to walk, run, jump and exercise. Not all
people buy the most comfortable socks and shoes for their feet. And even if
they do, the feet still get very tired at the end of the day. To add, you might
already have some foot problems that you don’t even know about and you’re
practically punishing your feet everyday by not getting it checked.
You may ask: where do you go to
get your foot checked? A podiatrist is someone who checks the feet for any problems
that it may have. Usually, patients who call for consultations
already feel something wrong with their feet, like pain that doesn’t go away.
A podiatrist can treat a wide
range of foot problems. During the first visit, the patient will share what he
or she is feeling, the probable cause and show where the pain is. This will
help in making a more accurate diagnosis of the problem as well as a treatment
plan to follow. Some of the most common foot problems that podiatrists treat
are ankle sprains, bunions, diabetes, heel spurs, flat feet, hammertoes, corns
and athlete's foot.
Among all these, the ankle sprain
is the most common. The pain level varies from person to person. The podiatrist
will suggest some stretching and exercises to strengthen the ankle again. But
before that, the ankle should be well-rested.
When it comes to bunions, it is
much harder to treat because it is a bone deformity. The bone at the side of
the big toe is enlarged and rubs against the shoe, which causes the skin to be
irritated. Podiatrists can recommend a surgical or non-surgical treatment to
treat bunions. It will depend on the size and severity of the patient’s bunion.
Diabetic patients frequently
experience foot pain because their bodies are less able to fight off infections.
So when their nervous system is hit, they can feel numbness in the foot area.
It is very important that diabetic patients seek treatment immediately if they
suffer from any foot problems. In the most extreme cases, some patient’s toes
and feet can even be amputated.
There are still a lot more foot
problems that a Tampa podiatrist can help with, but you need to talk to him or
her to know the best treatment plan for you. Don’t take your feet for granted,
keep it healthy just as much as you maintain the overall health of your body.
Foot and Ankle Tampa Bay
2204 S Parsons Ave, Brandon Seffner, FL
33584
813-324-5276
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