With years of specialized education and experience, your podiatrist is the best-qualified professional to help you manage the health and well-being of your feet, ankles, and lower legs.
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Every year, nearly 2 million Americans are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. This chronic illness has numerous complications, many of which negatively affect foot health.
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A foot ulcer is essentially a wound or open sore that appears on the foot, usually on the bottom. It is critical that ulcerated wounds receive prompt and appropriate medical care.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that occurs when the nerves that connect the core of your body with your limbs are damaged.
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Everyone – men, women, and children – should see a podiatrist for an examination at least once a year. This is especially critical for people with diabetes.
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Neuropathy is a condition in which sensation is diminished, making it harder for people with diabetes to perceive discomfort associated with nicks, cuts, and other small injuries. Without that signal, these patients might not seek prompt treatment for their wounds.
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Common systemic diseases that affect the overall health of the feet, and the patient’s ability to walk comfortably, include gout, diabetes mellitus, neurological disorders, and arthritis.
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Cracked heels are a problem for those who are athletic, who may walk a lot, and who have dry skin especially. Those who use medication that dry the skin, swim a lot, wear certain types of shoes, and who are diabetic may have trouble with cracked heels.
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If you’re familiar with diabetes, you might already know this whole-body illness poses risks to your kidneys, your eyes, and your cardiovascular health, but do you know diabetes also poses risks to foot health?
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Do you know that there’s a connection between high blood pressure and foot health? It may seem that they are unrelated but, in fact, there’s an important and serious connection you should know about.
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