Wednesday, December 5, 2012

When To Call A Podiatrist

People call a podiatrist for help diagnosing and treating a wide array of foot and ankle problems. Please contact one of our six offices if you experience one of the following:
  • Persistent pain in your feet or ankles.
  • Changes in the nails or skin on your foot.
  • Severe cracking, scaling, or peeling on the heel or foot.
  • Blisters on your feet.
There are signs of bacterial infection, including:
  • Increased pain, swelling, redness, tenderness, or heat. 
  • Red streaks extending from the affected area.
  • Discharge or pus from an area on the foot.
  • Foot or ankle symptoms that do not improve after two weeks of treatment with a nonprescription product.
  • Spreading of an infection from one area of the foot to another, such as under the nail bed, skin under the nail, the nail itself, or the surrounding skin.
  • Thickening toenails that cause discomfort. 
  • Heel pain accompanied by a fever, redness (sometimes warmth), or numbness.
  • Tingling in the heel; persistent heel pain without putting any weight or pressure on your heel.
  • Pain that is not alleviated by ice or over-the-counter painkillers, such as aspirin, ibuprofen.
  • Diabetics with poor circulation who develop Athlete's Foot.
If you have a foot problem, call our Glastonbury or Middletown office to make an appointment.
Ayman M. Latif, DPM
Connecticut Foot Care Centers
Foot Deformity Doctor in CT
Podiatrist in Glastonbury and Middletown, CT
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