When your feet hurt, your entire body suffers. You may not be able to stay active, which can result in weight gain, joint pain, and depressed mood. Fortunately, your podiatrist is an expert at diagnosis and treatment of common foot problems and can help you get back on your feet. The podiatrists at Family Foot And Ankle Associates of Maryland provide comprehensive podiatry services, including treatment of common foot problems. They have several convenient office locations in Olney, Silver Spring, Camp Springs, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD.
What You Need To Know About Common Foot Problems
Foot problems can happen to anyone. When you have a foot problem, it’s best to see an expert–your podiatrist. These are some of the most common foot problems a podiatrist treats:
Plantar fasciitis, is caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue, known as the plantar fascia, which runs across your heel. You may feel stabbing and aching pain in your heel and on the side of your foot. The pain can increase when you first wake up in the morning and stand up. If you have plantar fasciitis, your podiatrist may recommend:
- Icing your heel several times daily
- Prescription anti-inflammatory medication
- Custom orthotics and footwear
- Physical therapy
- Corticosteroid injections
Bunions, develop due to a genetic deformity in your big toe joint which causes your toe joint to protrude outward. Bunions look like a hard, bony bump on the side of your big toe. They can be painful or non-painful and can grow bigger over time. If you have a bunion, your podiatrist may recommend:
- Night splints to realign your toe
- Custom orthotics and footwear
- Physical therapy to improve flexibility
- Bunion surgery to remove the bunion and realign your toe
Your podiatrist is also an expert at diagnosis and treatment of:
- Plantar warts
- Foot fractures
- Diabetic feet
- Arthritic feet
- Toenail fungus
- Ingrown toenail
- Hammertoes
- Lateral ankle instability
- Sprained ankle
- Ankle fractures
Want To Know More About Common Foot Problems and How Your Podiatrist Can Help?
To find out more about common foot problems and their treatments, talk with the experts. Call the podiatrists at Family Foot And Ankle Associates of Maryland in Olney, Silver Spring, Camp Springs, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD. Call (301) 924-5044 for the office in Olney, MD, (301) 868-7670 for the office in Camp Springs, MD, (301) 439-0300 for the office in Silver Spring, MD, (301) 942-8110 for the office in Kensington, MD, and (301) 317-6800 for the offices in Laurel and Maple Lawn, MD.