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My mother is diabetic and has thick nail growth in her feet. How can we cut them while avoiding injury?
Hello and thank you for the question.
In general, if a diabetic has very thick and difficult to trim toe nails, then it is recommended they see a podiatrist for nail care. Often, READ MORE
Hello and thank you for the question.
In general, if a diabetic has very thick and difficult to trim toe nails, then it is recommended they see a podiatrist for nail care. Often, the over-the-counter nail trimmers are unable to adequately trim thickened toe nails. If not properly cut, this can lead to painful ingrown nails and possibly infections. There is also the chance of causing a cut into the skin of your mother which could lead it slow healing, infection and (in worst case scenarios) amputations. It is important to be very careful in trimming a diabetic patient's nails, and a Podiatrist would be the most qualified to do this with minimal risk. In addition to the trimming of your mother's nails, the Podiatrist will also be able to do a thorough foot exam to assess general issues and health.
In general, if a diabetic has very thick and difficult to trim toe nails, then it is recommended they see a podiatrist for nail care. Often, the over-the-counter nail trimmers are unable to adequately trim thickened toe nails. If not properly cut, this can lead to painful ingrown nails and possibly infections. There is also the chance of causing a cut into the skin of your mother which could lead it slow healing, infection and (in worst case scenarios) amputations. It is important to be very careful in trimming a diabetic patient's nails, and a Podiatrist would be the most qualified to do this with minimal risk. In addition to the trimming of your mother's nails, the Podiatrist will also be able to do a thorough foot exam to assess general issues and health.
Is my ankle sprained?
It would be advisable to see a podiatrist as soon as possible. If your ankle is still swollen and painful after 9 days, there is a good chance you could have a fracture. Despite READ MORE
It would be advisable to see a podiatrist as soon as possible. If your ankle is still swollen and painful after 9 days, there is a good chance you could have a fracture. Despite the common misconception, even if you have a fracture, you still may be able to walk on it.
Why am I experiencing ankle pain after two years of arthroscopic surgery?
It’s hard to say exactly why you are having pain now without knowing exactly why your surgeon did the arthroscopic procedure on your ankle. However, arthroscopic procedures for READ MORE
It’s hard to say exactly why you are having pain now without knowing exactly why your surgeon did the arthroscopic procedure on your ankle. However, arthroscopic procedures for certain ankle conditions are only a temporary fix for the problem addressed. This may be the case for you and your surgeon should have discussed this with you prior to your surgery.
Dull pain in my big toe with no presumed cause, what is it?
There are several things which can cause dull pain like you are describing. Two of the most common are arthritis to the big toe joint and possibly a thickened nail which can cause READ MORE
There are several things which can cause dull pain like you are describing.
Two of the most common are arthritis to the big toe joint and possibly a
thickened nail which can cause pressure and soreness to the toe. It is
important to see your podiatrist to determine exactly what may be causing
the pain, as there are other possible causes and treatments can vary
Two of the most common are arthritis to the big toe joint and possibly a
thickened nail which can cause pressure and soreness to the toe. It is
important to see your podiatrist to determine exactly what may be causing
the pain, as there are other possible causes and treatments can vary
