When you experience thick, unpleasant odor and yellow toenails, there is a high risk of the toes falling off. In fact, these are some of the results which you will face when you are dealing with toenail infection. Fortunately, Podiatrist Austin will assist you to manage this condition. The podiatrist is a professional who will typically prescribe anti-fungal pills and topical medications for combating toenail infections. However, the current and efficient way of dealing with
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What are the benefits of custom foot orthotics Orthotics are design allow your feet to distribute the pressure properly in and around the foot, to provide alignment for foot joints, and to support the foot’s arch. Foot mapping is the process of determining an individual’s particular foot needs. If you’ve ever experienced pain in the limbs, feet or lower back and torso, then there are a several ways that this can be treated. You may
{Read More...}Fractures of the foot and/or ankle come in many forms and are all treated specifically depending on the type of fracture and it’s location. Fractures can be a result of a traumatic injury resulting in symptoms which present very quickly with pain, swelling, redness and bruising. On the other hand, they can occur gradually due to stress and or overuse injury, resulting in a more gradual onset of symptoms. In many cases, immediate treatment of
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Toenail fungus can be embarrassing, annoying and even painful. A fungal infection of the toenails are caused by dermatophytes, yeast, and molds. Fungal toenails affects many people and all ages. Causes: Toenail fungus (Onychomycosis) can begin from an infection of the skin called tinea pedis or “athlete’s foot”, which then incorporates under the nail causing a change in appearance. Fungus can also incorporated into the nail bed due to trauma, excessive friction or rubbing of
{Read More...}Gout is an inflammatory arthritis caused by a buildup of high uric acid in a joint and it’s surrounding s soft tissues. The most affected joint is the great big toe. Causes: Uric acid is present in the blood due to a byproduct of purines, a chemical found naturally in our bodies and in many foods we eat. The Uric acid is removed from the bloodstream and excreted in our urine. Some individuals have normal
{Read More...}Hammertoes are a contracture (bending) of one or more joints in the small toes. The small toes appear to be curling under themselves causing a buckling of the joints. The toe deformities are mild at first being flexible, and become more painful and stiff (rigid) overtime if left untreated. Causes: Muscle/tendon imbalance due to a systemic condition or poor foot biomechanics are the most common causes of hammertoes. Other causes are trauma related or are
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Heel pain is one of the most commonly seen pathologies our foot and ankle surgeons treat and can be caused by a multitude of factors. Causes: The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis which is usually caused by a tight heel cord (tight achilles tendon); heel spur syndrome is a condition when a bony spur is also present in the heel. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the band of tissue
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Ingrown toenails occur when the nail grows into its surrounding skin, which is commonly seen in the big toenail but can occur on any toenail. It is crucial to have ingrown nails treated as soon as possible, untreated ingrown nails can lead to severe infections. Causes: Improper trimming of the nails. Trauma or blunt force injury. Ingrown toenails may be inherited. Improper or tight fitting shoes Nail pathology; abnormal nail conditions such as onychomycosis (fungal
{Read More...}A neuroma is a condition that usually begins when a nerve is compressed this may then leads to thickening of the nerve. The most common neuroma in the foot is called a “Morton’s neuroma”, which occurs between the third and fourth toes. Causes: Neuromas are most often caused by tight fitting shoes or a particular foot type. Symptoms: Cramping, burning and numbness. Individuals may also feel as if there is something in inside the ball
{Read More...}Peripheral neuropathy is a very serious progressive disease that can be either inherent or secondary causing loss of sensation to the feet. There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy, with diabetes being the most common cause. Peripheral neuropathy is a very serious disease which can lead to limb threatening complications if left untreated. Causes: Peripheral neuropathy is often a secondary complication of diabetes in which the nerves become swollen and inflamed causing nerve damage due
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