Have you been wondering if your foot or ankle problem warrants a call to your foot doctors at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland? Be sure to call your Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington, Olney, Laurel, Maple Lawn, and Silver Spring, MD, podiatrists if you experience any of these issues:
Your toenail looks or feels different
Are you struggling with a painful ingrown toenail or toenail fungus that just won't go away? When you visit the podiatry office, your podiatrist can provide helpful treatments for your toenail issue. Foot doctors offer prescription-strength topical medication that kills fungus in your toenail and on the nail bed. If an ingrown nail is the problem, your foot doctor will perform a simple procedure to remove the trapped part of the nail.
You injured your foot or ankle
Although it's true that many injuries start to get better with a few days of rest, that's not always the case. Call your podiatrist if:
- Your foot or ankle looks deformed
- You have severe pain
- It's difficult or impossible to stand, walk or put any weight on your foot or ankle
- Your pain hasn't improved after a week or two
You have diabetes and noticed a sore on your foot
Diabetic foot care, one of the services offered by your podiatrist, can help you avoid severe infections that can spread throughout your body. Examine your feet every day and let your foot doctor know if you see any sores, particularly if they're red and full of pus, or you see red streaks on your skin or notice an unpleasant smell. Don't treat corns, calluses, ingrown toenails and other foot problems at home, as home treatment could increase your risk of infection.
You have pain in your foot or ankle
Pain, whether it's constant or comes or goes, is a sign that something isn't quite right. Fortunately, your foot doctor can determine why your foot or ankle hurts and recommend appropriate treatments. Foot or ankle pain can be caused by many conditions and injuries, including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Bone spurs
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Hammertoe
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Retrocalcaneal bursitis
- Stone bruises
- Foot imbalances or structural problems
- Decrease in the fat pads under your foot due to aging
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Do you need to see the foot doctor at Family Foot & Ankle Associates of Maryland about a foot or ankle problem? Schedule a visit with your podiatrist at the Camp Springs/Clinton, Kensington, Olney, Laurel, Maple Lawn, and Silver Spring, MD, office by calling:
(301) 317-6800 (Laurel and Maple Lawn)
(301) 942-8110 (Kensington)
(301) 439-0300 (Silver Spring)
(301) 924-5044 (Olney)
(301) 868-7670 (Camp Springs - also serving Clinton)