Pritesh Patel

If conservatives treatment such as wider toe box shoes, bunion splint, and orthotic support failed, then the only option left is a surgical procedure such as minimally invasive surgical procedure, bone cut with internal screw fixation. A foot and ankle surgeon will examine your foot, will take foot X-rays, and give you proper surgical treatment options.

Yes, it can be harmful. It can be soft tissue benign or a malignant tumor. Please visit a foot and ankle surgeon for your ankle examination and proper treatment.

Corn is a small circular thickened lesion in the skin of the foot. It usually forms due to repeated pressure on the skin, such as the rubbing of a shoe. The name “corn” comes from its resemblance to a kernel of corn. Corn is different from a callus in that it has a central core of hard material.

People with foot deformities, such as hammertoes, often suffer from corns because the tops of the bent toes rub against the tops of shoes.

There are a number of treatment options for corns. When corns get hard enough to cause pain, a foot and ankle surgeon will recommend the treatment option most appropriate for you. However, if the underlying cause of the corn is not treated or removed, the corn may return. It is important to avoid trying to remove corn at home or using medicated corn pads, as serious infection may occur.

Home Care:

If you do not have an infection, you can soak your foot in room-temperature water (adding Epsom salt may be recommended by your doctor) and gently massage the side of the nail fold to help reduce the inflammation. Avoid attempting “bathroom surgery.” Repeated cutting of the nail can cause the condition to worsen over time. If your symptoms fail to improve, it is time to see a foot and ankle surgeon.

Physician Care:

After examining the toe, the foot and ankle surgeon will select the treatment best suited for you. If an infection is present, an oral antibiotic may be prescribed. Sometimes a minor surgical procedure, often performed in the office, will ease the pain and remove the offending nail. After applying a local anesthetic, the doctor removes part of the nail’s side border. Some nails may become ingrown again, requiring removal of the nail root. Following the nail procedure, a light bandage will be applied. Most people experience very little pain after surgery and may resume normal activity the next day. If your surgeon has prescribed an oral antibiotic, be sure to take all the medication, even if your symptoms have improved.

Many cases of ingrown toenails may be prevented by:

Proper trimming. Cut toenails in a fairly straight line, and do not cut them too short. You should be able to get your fingernail under the sides and end of the nail. Well-fitting shoes and socks. Do not wear shoes that are short or tight in the toe area. Avoid shoes that are loose because they too cause pressure on the toes, especially when running or walking briskly.

What You Should Know About Home Treatment:

-Do not cut a notch in the nail. Contrary to what some people believe, this does not reduce the tendency for the nail to curve downward.
-Do not repeatedly trim nail borders. Repeated trimming does not change the way the nail grows and can make the condition worse.
-Do not place cotton under the nail. Not only does this not relieve the pain, but it also provides a place for harmful bacteria to grow, resulting in infection.
-Over-the-counter medications are ineffective. Topical medications may mask the pain, but they do not correct the underlying problem.

Inspect your feet daily. Check for cuts, blisters, redness, swelling or nail problems. Use a magnifying hand mirror to look at the bottom of your feet. Call your doctor if you notice anything. Bathe the feet in lukewarm, never hot, water. Keep your feet clean by washing them daily. Use only lukewarm water—the temperature you would use on a newborn baby. Be gentle when bathing your feet. Wash them using a soft washcloth or sponge. Dry by blotting or patting and carefully dry between the toes. Moisturize your feet, but not between your toes. Use a moisturizer daily to keep dry skin from itching or cracking. But don't moisturize between the toes—that could encourage a fungal infection.

There are many potential causes of cracked heels. Dry skin (xerosis) is common and can get worse with wearing open-back shoes, increased weight or increased friction from the back of shoes. Dry, cracked skin can also be a subtle sign of more significant problems, such as diabetes or loss of nerve function (autonomic neuropathy).

Heels should be kept well moisturized with a cream to help reduce the cracking. If an open sore is noted, make an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon for evaluation and treatment.

Go visit Podiatrist near your house. He will examine your ingrown nail. After examining the toe, Podiatrist will select the treatment best suited for you. If an infection is present, an oral antibiotic may be prescribed.

Sometimes a minor surgical procedure, often performed in the office, will ease the pain and remove the offending nail. After applying a local anesthetic, the podiatrist removes part of the ingrown nail’s side border. Some nails may become ingrown again, requiring removal of the nail root.
Podiatrist will perform ingrown nail removal procedure, a light bandage will be applied. Most people experience very little pain after surgery and may resume normal activity the next day. If your surgeon has prescribed an oral antibiotic, be sure to take all the medication, even if your symptoms have improved.

Yes, it is okay to run with flat feet with custom-made orthotic support and pronation control shoes. Custom-made orthotic devices can provide arch support you need and stabilities to the foot, ankle, and knee. Custom-made orthotic device fits inside the shoe. Shoe modifications. Your podiatrist may advise changes to more pronation control type shoe to improve arch support and foot function.

I strongly advise taking your mother for diabetic foot evaluation to Podiatrist. Podiatrist will be able to trim her thick nails without causing any injury or infection.

Many cases of ingrown toenails may be prevented by:
Proper trimming. Cut toenails in a fairly straight line, and do not cut them too short. You should be able to get your fingernail under the sides and end of the nail.
Well-fitting shoes and socks. Do not wear shoes that are short or tight in the toe area. Avoid shoes that are loose because they too cause pressure on the toes, especially when running or walking briskly.

Home Treatment
Do not cut a notch in the nail. Contrary to what some people believe, this does not reduce the tendency for the nail to curve downward.
Do not repeatedly trim nail borders. Repeated trimming does not change the way the nail grows and can make the condition worse.
Do not place cotton under the nail. Not only does this not relieve the pain, it provides a place for harmful bacteria to grow, resulting in infection.
Over-the-counter medications are ineffective. Topical medications may mask the pain, but they do not correct the underlying problem.

Heel pain can cause by plantar fasciitis, stress fracture of the heel bone or Baxter neuritis. The most common reason for heel pain is plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis caused by the faulty structure of the foot. For example, people who have problems with their arches, either overly flat feet or high-arched feet, are more prone to developing plantar fasciitis.

Wearing nonsupportive footwear on hard, flat surfaces puts an abnormal strain on the plantar fascia and can also lead to plantar fasciitis. This is particularly evident when one’s job requires long hours on the feet. Obesity and overuse may also contribute to plantar fasciitis.

The discomfort you feel on the right foot can be caused by a neuroma, neuritis, soft tissue mass, metatarsalgia, and capsulitis or stress fracture. It may require X-ray and/or MRI for further evaluation.

Yes, you must see a podiatrist; based on your description, it is an ankle sprained. You may require an X-ray/MRI/ CT scan of the right foot and ankle. Conservative treatments such as CAM boot with partial weight bearing on the right foot, rest, ice, and elevation for a short period of time. Once your foot swelling and pain reduce down, physical therapy will be required to regain ankle strength. If an ankle fracture is present, then it will a require surgical intervention and internal fixation.

Sounds like a neurological problem, and also wearing tight shoes can cause numbing in the foot. You must go see a podiatrist near your home for further evaluation.

Heel bone fracture healing may take 6-8 weeks. If the fracture is dislocated, you may require surgery. Please go see a foot and ankle surgery near your home.

Most of the time, you require monitored anesthesia care with a local nerve block. In a majority of cases, you require the partial release of plantar fascia; plantar heel spurs do not need to be treated.

Go visit a podiatrist office near your home and they will exam the toenail and corn and provide proper care!

Yes. You must see podiatrist near your home so your podiatrist can exam your foot pain and give you proper treatment.

You can do some home treatment such as:

1. Stretching exercises. Exercises that stretch out the calf muscles help ease pain and assist with recovery. Avoid going barefoot. When you walk without shoes, you put undue strain and stress on your plantar fascia.
2. Ice: Putting an ice pack on your heel for 20 minutes several times a day helps reduce inflammation. Place a thin towel between the ice and your heel; do not apply ice directly to the skin.
3. Limit activities: Cut down on extended physical activities to give your heel a rest.
4. Shoe modifications: Wearing supportive shoes that have good arch support and a slightly raised heel reduces stress on the plantar fascia.
5. Medications: Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may be recommended to reduce pain and inflammation.

Smelly feet is a common condition in children and adults who wear shoes on a daily basis. People with smelly feet may also suffer from sweaty feet. Most people with this condition will have sweaty and smelly feet year round, not just in the hot summer months. The odor is produced by bacteria and/or fungus that grows in the shoes and attaches to the skin. Some bacteria actually eat away the top layer of the skin, producing a foul odor.

Hygiene is very important to help prevent smelly feet. Feet should be washed daily with soap and water and clean dry socks worn. Some synthetic materials used in shoes, when mixed with sweat and bacteria, can produce smelly feet. The podiatrist will recommend one of a variety of treatments for this condition.

You can see a podiatrist near your house where they will evaluate your feet and provide you with better treatment.