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Who doesn’t love to celebrate? Now is the time for graduations, formal dances, family gatherings, and any reason to gather with gratitude for life’s milestones and just being together. Many of our patients have diabetes, and social events with a full spread of delicious food, can bring challenges to how best to manage your diabetes….
Did you know that you can make lifestyle changes now and reduce your risk for a common condition? February is American Heart Month, and we’re here to talk with you about peripheral arterial disease, commonly known as PAD. The disease is a result of blocked or narrowed blood vessels. Unfortunately, this scenario impacts how blood flows…
Yikes! Were you expecting your winter vacation weather to be this cold? If you’re traveling to the slopes, make sure you’ve planned from head to toe. The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists know that we often think about how many hats we’ll need or gloves, but have you thought about your foot needs, too? We’re here to help…
Did you know that December 4 is National Sock Day? We love a day to celebrate the often-colorful accessories that also serve a greater purpose for our foot health. The holiday celebrates the socks that have stuck together. We’re talking about the big win of finding a matching pair of socks. While we think about…
For patients who have diabetes, wearing the wrong size can cause serious problems. From shoes that are too tight or too loose, there are a few complications that our doctors commonly see. What can help? Work with a shoe salesperson. They often use a tool known as the Brannock Device. Charles Brannock receives credit for his invention…
Foot pain can seriously impact your daily routine and in certain cases change your life. In particular, diabetic foot ulcers can lead to potentially severe conditions. These ulcers usually occur on the bottom of feet and afflict diabetics. If left untreated, they can turn into infections and sometimes require amputation. The Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists…
Our feet have a bigger job than we think, and they need the proper care. As we become more active, get older, and continue to go about our daily lives, you can find that our feet suffer from various issues that can cause pain and other problems later on. Thankfully, a podiatrist knows how to…
Ingrown toenails are a common condition. It occurs when the corners of your toenails grow into your flesh. While this can also happen at the sides of the toes, you may notice the corners bleed and are more painful or tender. If the pain spreads beyond your toe, you will need to see your podiatrist….
Corns occur in both men and women of any age. They appear as hard, thick layers of skin that will happen when you have created friction and pressure on specific areas of your foot. While corns aren’t pretty to look at, they generally will not cause you pain, and they are reasonably easy to remove. In fact,…
Walking barefoot can be a fun experience. When you walk barefoot, though, you should know that it can hurt the health of your feet. Walking barefoot on a hard surface can cause your foot to collapse from the added stress to the foot. It may also cause infections because your feet are exposed to bacteria…
Living in an area with hot temperatures, you will experience sweaty feet. They may smell and be uncomfortable. You may find that you don’t want to take off your footwear for fear that someone will smell them. Sweat doesn’t smell bad right away; it happens when shoes don’t have adequate airflow. Conditions That Increase Foot…
Charcot foot is a rare but severe condition. It can affect people who suffer from diabetes mellitus or people with peripheral neuropathy, which are both frightening conditions on their own. If you have Charcot, it affects the tissues in your feet along with the joints and bones. Over time your bones become weak, causing them…
Claw toe is a foot deformity. It often gets mistaken for hammertoe, but it differs because, with claw toe, your toes are bending down to resemble a claw look. When you experience this issue, you will notice that your toes are creating painful calluses. High-heeled shoes are a common reason behind this, along with short shoes, nerve damage, diabetes,…
Ingrown toenails can cause issues no matter who you are and no matter what state your feet are in. However, when you have diabetes, an ingrown toenail can go from a painful thorn in your side to a life-changing issue. Because diabetes inhibits blood circulation, your toenail may cause more severe problems. Consulting a podiatrist to…
Having the uncomfortable feeling that your feet are burning can be caused by many different factors. One of the most common, unfortunately, is due to peripheral nerve damage related to diabetes. Having uncontrolled high blood sugar can lead to numbness, tingling, and burning sensations that often show up first in the feet and hands. Other…
For people who have diabetes the slowly progressing peripheral nerve damage that often accompanies the disease can make it hard to feel cuts and scrapes on your feet. These openings can lead to infections from microbes and possibly progress to gangrene requiring amputation in severe cases. When you have diabetes, making regular visits to your foot doctor…
Foot injuries and ankle sprains are two common problems that can directly or indirectly cause pain and discomfort on the top of the foot. Since pain from toe injuries or even systemic diseases like peripheral artery disease can cause top-of-the-foot pain, it’s important to see your foot doctor for the proper care. 5 common causes or contributing factors to…
Severe swelling in your feet can become so uncomfortable just putting your shoes on causes pain. Swelling in the extremities can occur from seemingly innocuous activities like taking a long car ride, plane, or bus trip. Periodically stretching your legs will often improve circulation and decrease swelling and tingling sensations. Swelling can also be from…
November is American Diabetes Month and an excellent time to recognize that hundreds of millions of people worldwide have been diagnosed with this potentially debilitating condition. Half a billion more may be at risk. The good news is that with proper diet and exercise, diabetes can be prevented. For patients who have the disease, complications like foot ulcers can…
One of the most common causes of the sensation of burning feet is from complications of diabetes that can cause nerve damage. This damage often first appears in the extremities. If you have numbness, burning, and tingling in your hands and feet, have it checked out by your foot doctor to determine the cause. Some of…
Numb feet can be an unsettling experience and is often caused by sitting still for too long, like on a long plane or train trip. However, other causes of numbness in your feet (such as diabetes) may be more problematic. These causes may be more difficult to identify without the help of your foot doctor….
Many folks tend to take their feet for granted until a foot or ankle problem develops. While your feet are amazing examples of nature’s engineering, they are still susceptible to a variety of injuries and diseases, many of which can be minimized or prevented with proper foot and ankle care. Here are 5 amazing foot…
One of the major complications of having diabetes is the peripheral nerve damage that can cause numbness in the feet and allow dangerous infections to spread, especially when combined with a decreased immune response and poor blood circulation. Essential diabetic foot care tips include, keeping your feet as clean and dry as possible, and seeing…
A debilitating nerve condition that affects the foot is called tarsal tunnel syndrome which causes pain, numbness, and tingling.
We have a suggestion for a New Year’s resolution that is easy to keep – take care of your feet! Those hard-working feet will carry you for more than 2 million steps in 2020!
Our poor aching feet! They have more than their share of skin problems in all seasons. Here are the top 5 foot problems that we routinely see in our office.
For holiday or birthday gifts, why not give the gift of foot health? Instead of the usual gift card, holiday mug, or sweater, give a gift that will keep on giving well into the New Year.
For those with diabetes, it’s essential to check both feet including toes, toenails and skin every day.
From heart disease to eye problems, kidney disease and serious foot problems, individuals with diabetes must stay on top of their overall health.
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