Visits to your Brooksville, podiatrist, Dr. Charles Chapel of Chapel Podiatry, help you keep your feet comfortable and healthy. Dr. Chapel treats a variety of diseases, conditions, and injuries that affect the feet and ankles.
5 Reasons To See the Foot Doctor
Schedule a visit with the podiatrist in Brooksville, and serving Homosassa, Hudson, and Spring Hill, FL areas, if:
- Your ankle hurts: Ankle issues are particularly common and can occur due to fractures, strains, sprains, bursitis, tendinitis, gout, tarsal tunnel syndrome, or arthritis. Continuing to walk on your ankle, despite the pain, is never a good idea. In addition to worsening your condition, you could face chronic pain or instability if you don't receive prompt treatment from a podiatrist.
- You have a toenail problem: Do you have a painful ingrown toenail? Although you may be able to free the nail yourself if it's just started to grow into your skin, that's not always possible. If your nail won't budge, your toe is painful, or you notice signs of infection (pus around the nail, warmth, redness, red streaks on your skin, fever), you'll need to ask your podiatrist to remove the trapped part of the nail. Your foot doctor can also help you get rid of a stubborn case of toenail fungus.
- Standing or walking hurts: Your podiatrist will examine your feet and determine whether your pain is due to an ankle or foot issue, such as Achilles tendonitis, bunions, or hammertoes. In some cases, pain can be due to a foot imbalance or structural issue. Luckily, prescription shoe inserts called orthotics will improve your comfort and reduce your pain. Orthotics realign your feet and offer arch support and extra cushioning. They're ideal whether you have a foot problem, spend long hours on your feet, or experience foot pain when you run or play sports.
- Your heel pain won't go away: Persistent heel pain could be a sign that you have plantar fasciitis. The condition occurs due to inflammation in the plantar fascia, a tough band of tissue that connects your heels to your toes. Treatment includes night splints, physical therapy, orthotics, steroid injections, or extracorporeal shockwave therapy.
- You have diabetes: Good diabetic foot care can help you avoid infections that can spread through your foot and into your leg. Let your podiatrist know if you notice sores on your feet, a foul smell, redness or red streaks, pain, numbness, tingling, or a change in the color of your feet.
Protect your feet and ankles with a visit to the foot doctor. Call your podiatrist in Brooksville, and serving Homosassa, Hudson, and Spring Hill, FL areas, Dr. Chapel of Chapel Podiatry, at (352) 684-1444 to schedule your appointment.