Take Care of Feet in April

Why take care of feet in April, particularly? Because April is Foot Health Awareness Month and an excellent opportunity to take steps to ensure a lifetime of good foot health. Anne Arundel County podiatrists Dr. James M. McKee and Dr. Adam Weaver have some suggestions that will help you:

1. Become familiar with the appearance of your feet. When you are well-acquainted with their shape, you'll be able to notice changes such as bump where the big toe meets the rest of the foot or a toe rising and out of line with the others. These are symptoms that can indicate the formation of a bunion or hammertoe. You'll also know what the skin on your foot should look like and notice changes such as redness, itching, flaking, or scaling, which can mean the onset of athlete's foot or another fungal infection.

2. Pay attention to minor nicks or cuts which refuse to heal. It is an important symptom that might point to diabetes, a whole-body illness that poses risks to foot health. Diabetic patients must see their podiatrists often. It is the best way to spot and treat minor issues before they have a chance to grow into serious problems.

3. Don’t ignore heel pain. Discomfort in the heel, particularly in the morning when you first get out of bed, is a symptom of plantar fasciitis, a painful inflammation of the tissue on the sole. An expert podiatrist like James M. McKee, DPM, FACFAS, and Adam Weaver DPM can diagnose the source of your pain and treat it effectively, perhaps with orthotics, custom-made shoe inserts to provide cushioning and support.

Take a step toward good foot health in April. Call the friendly Podiatry Group of Annapolis, P.A. staff at 410-224-4448 or click here to schedule an appointment in our safe, comfortable office on Old Solomons Island Road today.