The Importance of A Foot Doctor
A foot doctor, also known as a podiatrist, deals with all sorts of problems concerning the foot, certain parts of the legs, and the ankle. From routine examinations to more extensive treatments and surgical procedures, your podiatrist, Dr. Edward Orman of Honeygo Podiatry, can take care of all your foot concerns from his Baltimore Metro Area offices in Perry Hall and Fallston, MD.
What Do Podiatrists Treat?
First off, podiatrists can treat individuals of all ages and a range of different foot issues. Some foot doctors also specialize in various areas of podiatry, such as wound care, surgery, diabetes, and sports medicine among others. Generally speaking, however, podiatrists commonly deal with the following foot problems:
- Blisters
- Ingrown toenails
- Corns
- Warts
- Calluses
- Nail infections
- Bunions
- Heel pain
- Smelly feet
- Foot infections
- Cracked or dry heel skin
- Heel spurs
- Neuromas
- Hammertoe
- Flat feet
- Sprains
- Foot injuries
- Arthritis
- Foot muscle or ligament pain
When to See a Foot Doctor?
Various foot issues could restrict your movement and interfere with your daily life. Likewise, certain health problems could permanently damage the feet if they’re treated improperly. With that said, it’s a good idea to see your Baltimore-area foot doctor if you have injured your foot, are experiencing pain, or have one of the following issues:
- Nail Infections: If you develop an infection in your foot, you may need prescription medications to treat it.
- Diabetes: If you are a diabetic, you are well aware that it could lead to nerve damage if left unchecked. In turn, this could cause ulcers, pain, and numbness on the feet and legs. Aside from your podiatrist, however, you should also regularly see a diabetes specialist, vascular surgeon, and neurologist to effectively manage nerve damage.
- Flat Feet: If you have flat feet or injured/weak ligaments in your feet, you might have to wear orthotics including customized arch supports or foot braces. Your foot doctor can customize these orthotic devices to fit your specific needs.
- Arthritis and Gout: These conditions could cause pain in the toes and feet. You will need to get your symptoms under control to address your foot problems.
- Knee and Ankle Issues: You should see your podiatrist regularly to determine the cause and extent of a knee and/or ankle problem. Likewise, you might have to undergo long-term physical therapy so that you could strengthen your foot, ankle, and knee muscles/joints.
Are Your Foot Problems Weighing You Down?
Schedule an appointment with our podiatrist, Dr. Edward Orman, here at Honeygo Podiatry in the Baltimore Metro Area. You can call our Perry Hall, MD, office at (410) 529-4141, or our Fallston location ar (410) 877-3369 for more details.