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People call a doctor of podiatry for help diagnosing and treating a wide array of foot and ankle problems. Please contact our office 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 or acetaminophen).
  • Diabetics with poor circulation who develop Athlete's Foot.

  • What is a Podiatrist?
  • When To Call a Doctor
  • Foot Anatomy
  • Overview of Foot and Ankle Problems
  • Basic Foot Care Guidelines
  • Foot Problems
    • Achilles Problems
    • Ankle Problems
    • Arch and Ball Problems
    • Common Foot Injuries
    • Deformities
    • Diseases of the Foot
    • Fungus Problems
    • Heel Problems
    • Nail Problems
    • Skin Problems
    • Toe Problems
    • Vascular/Nerve Problems
  • Medical Care
    • Diagnostic Procedures
    • Orthotics
    • Pain Management
    • Surgical Procedures
    • Therapies
  • Fitness and Your Feet
    • Sports and Your Feet
  • Foot Care
    • Women's Feet
    • Fungus Problems
    • Foot Odor and Smelly Feet
  • Shoes
  • Links

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