When To See a Podiatrist: Issues and Tell-Tale Signs

Looking for a podiatrist serving the communities of Howell, NJ & Brick NJ? If so, it’s time to contact The Center for Foot and Ankle Medicine. Dr. Keith Rosenthal is ready to help you deal with your foot and ankle issues. Not sure if you need to see a podiatrist? We provided some advice below. Our insights aren't exhaustive, however, and if your instincts suggest that you should talk to a professional, get in touch.

Your Mobility Has Been Impacted

 If you find that issues with your feet and ankles are making it hard to move around, it’s time to see a foot doctor. Even if you are still mobile, should your feet and ankle problems be complicating your career or forcing you to skip favored activities (say playing sports), you should see a professional. The right treatments and advice might have you back on your feet in no time.

Issues Don’t Seem To be Improving

 If you get a small cut on your foot, you don’t necessarily need to see a medical professional right away. However, if the cut gets infected, it’s important to keep an eye on it. Should the infection not clear up after a few days, it’s time to see a podiatrist. The same is true of many other issues. Perhaps you rolled your ankle a bit and it’s sore. That’s not necessarily a big deal, but if there’s swelling and it doesn’t clear up in a day or two, you may need to see a podiatrist.

Have an issue that’s not clearing up? Dr. Rosenthal is a podiatrist who serves Howell & Brick NJ, and other communities in the area. You can work with him by visiting or otherwise contacting The Center for Foot and Ankle Medicine in New Jersey.

You Suffered a Serious Accident

 If you stubbed your toe and now find that it’s in excruciating pain or you can’t move it, you may want to see a foot doctor. The same if you tripped or rolled your ankles and there is severe swelling. If you stubbed your toe or rolled your ankle, but there’s little swelling and everything can still move, you can probably just keep an eye on it for now. However, it’s important to trust your instincts if you think something more serious is wrong.

If you live in or near Howell & Brick NJ and need to work with a podiatrist, come see Dr. Rosenthal. You can schedule an appointment at The Center for Foot and Ankle Medicine at your earliest convenience by dialing (732) 833-2800 for Howell, NJ, and (732) 477-0441 for Brick, NJ.