Do you want to rid yourself of fungus nails?

Do you want to rid yourself of fungus nails?

 

You are hiding you fungus nails in your shoes.  I might be embarrassed about showing your toes in sandals in the summer.

January is the time to start your treatment because it will take at least 6 months to regrow nails.  Laser nail surgery technology is effective, painless and quickly eradicates fungus on your toenails and your fingernails.  The laser will help to kill the fungus in the nail bed without damaging the surrounding tissue.

Laser surgery is safe for most anyone regardless of other medical conditions.  This type of treatment will not interfere with medication you are on at this time.  Please pick up the phone and get a consultation if laser surgery is the right way to get rid of fungus nails for you.  Call 440-946-5858.

Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

Why does My arch hurt after walking for exercises?

 

 

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle. It occurs when the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or torn. As a result, the tendon may not be able to provide stability and support for the arch of the foot resulting in a flat foot and potential loss or at least limit of function.

Orthotics can help compensate for this problem.  Also, change in shoe gear can help to reduce pain.  Make sure that you should be stretching every day to improve motion in your back, hamstrings and lower legs.  If no improvement then schedule an appointment with a Podiatrist for examination and x-rays of your feet.  Please call 440-946-5858 to schedule an appointment. 

Reason For Pain in Balls of Your Feet

Reason for pain in balls of your feet

 

Stone bruise, also known as metatarsalgia, is not so much an injury as it is the symptom of various ailments. You will know if you have an issue when there is pain under the ball of your foot. The pain is typically experienced during weight-bearing activities or ones that induce additional force upon the foot, like running.

You will need to see a Podiatrist and be examined.  You will need an x-ray to evaluate for bone bruise or a fracture.  Pain after walking could be caused by tendonitis, capsulitis or synovitis.

 Given that stone bruises arise for a variety of reasons, there are various methods that will be used in treating your pain and discomfort. Some of the treatments we recommend and use to relieve the pain include resting, wearing appropriate footwear, and the use of orthotics. Elevating the affected foot after long periods of standing or exercise, along with an icing regimen, can provide relief. If the root cause is ill-fitting or underperforming footwear, a simple change of shoes might help. Orthotics can help evenly distribute bodyweight and are quite beneficial if an uneven distribution is the issue.

Call and schedule an appointment for evaluation at 440-946-5858.

We should be concerned with chilblains?

We should be concerned with chilblains?

Chilblains are the precursor for frostbite.  Toes are swollen and red.  Toes can look like cherry tomatoes from just being outside for a short time.  They can itch and burn excessively.  You can develop black spots on your toes that can become ulcerations.  All you need is the right conditions of tight socks or shoes and wetness to lead to Chilblains for the rest of your life.  This can haunt you every winter.

Prevention is the hallmark.  Wearing warm Boots or Gortex shoes can help.  Dry sock as soon as possible.  Examination of your feet every day in cold weather.  Soaking your feet white vinegar and warm water to relieve symptoms.  Then call our office to be seen.

Long term care is good hygiene.  Examination of your feet and toes every day after arising.  Washing your feet well or soaking in white vinegar and warm water for no longer than 10 minutes per day followed with application of any emollient cream to soften skin and prevent skin fissures.  Please let us help you to prevent a problem.  Call now for an appointment with one of our caring and competent Podiatric physicians – 440-946-5858.

Shoes that Fit and Support Are Needed

Shoes that Fit and Support Are Needed

There is nothing that is more damaging to the feet than wearing shoes that do not fit correctly. Feet are a dynamic structure that will change with time both in length and width.  The change is so slow people don’t realize that changes are occurring.  Most people have walked over 10, 000 steps per day. Many people  find that they have chronic foot pain, blisters and even more problems with conditions like plantar fasciitis, heel pain and shin splints. Your shoes should give you the right support for your foot.

Remember, your feet can change in their shape and support requirements as you age. If you are finding that shoes that used to be comfortable leave you with painful feet or legs at the end of the day.  You need to be treated by Podiatrist to determine if you need shoes that offer additional support.

New thoughts about correcting fungus nails.

New thoughts about correcting fungus nails.

 

I wanted to let you know that there is a new topical antifungal that will penetrate your toenail without taking off your nail polish.  I do not recommend leaving your nail polish on for weeks.  Your nails need to breathe as like any of your skin.  Always allow several days before reapplying nail polish.

In conjunction with Laser surgery, this new antifungal solution could improve our success rate.  Find out if you are a candidate to improve your chance for next  Spring of wearing sandals comfortably.

Do You Want fungus nails?

Do you Want fungus nails?

 

Now that sandal season is about to end, you need to start treatment on unsightly fungus nails.

It takes  approximately  6 to 9 months for a new nail to grow out following Laser treatment.  Signs of nail fungus are discoloration, thickening of nail and/or loosing of the toenail.

If you use the laser for fungus nails, it will not damage clean toenails or surrounding skin.  It functions by inactivating the fungus in the nails.  In my hands, Lasers are more effective at combating nail fungus than pills.  Pills can cause drug reactions, side effects such as indigestion or loss of taste for the time you use the medication.

Laser care is the least invasive treatment, but adjunct treatment with topical will be used to reduce reoccurrence after treatment has ended.  This will help you for next summer to be fungus free.  Time to pick up the phone and schedule your reservation 440-946-5858.