When To See a Podiatrist

When you need a podiatrist in Phoenix, AZ, Dr. Therese Losi of Estrella Foot and Ankle is accepting new patients. She has been practicing podiatry in the area for 20 years and treats a multitude of conditions of the feet and ankles. You don't need to suffer from painful feet alone.

Some reasons to visit a podiatrist include bunions, heel pain, ingrown toenails, and diabetes.

Bunions

Bunions don't happen overnight, they often take years to get to the point where you can not walk without pain. Frequently, it's tight shoes that push the big toe toward the second toe. Eventually, a deformity of the joint develops and the ligaments and tendons are all in uncomfortable positions. Bunions are better dealt with early on before the actual deformity becomes so painful you can't walk without pain. As soon as you notice a sore red bump on the joint where the big toe meets the foot, give Dr. Losi a call. 

Heel pain

Heel pain is a common condition that affects more middle-aged and elderly people than the young. Plantar fasciitis is an irritation of the plantar fascia, which is a band that runs the length of the underside of the foot. About 2 million people seek treatment for this condition every year. If you are one of them, you know how hard it is to walk when you can't put any pressure on your heel. Your podiatrist in Phoenix, AZ has ways to help relieve your pain. 

Ingrown toenails

Ingrown toenails are a condition that can affect children and adults. When the nail grows into the skin or the skin grows over the nail, it can lead to an infection. Not everyone will develop an infection, but if you do, your toe will be very painful, and just putting socks and shoes on can be uncomfortable. Conservative options for at-home care are usually tried first and if the condition keeps coming back, the nail may need to be partially or completely removed. 

Diabetes

Diabetes is a serious disease that causes many issues throughout the body. Neuropathy in the feet is one of them. With neuropathy, the feeling is lost in the feet, which makes it difficult to know if you have stepped on something that can injure your foot. When you have a wound that you are unaware of, it can become infected, which may lead to more serious issues. Getting regular care from your podiatrist can keep a simple cut from becoming a life-threatening condition.

Contact Dr. Losi of Estrella Foot and Ankle when you require a podiatrist in Phoenix, AZ. You can make an appointment by calling our office at (623) 640-1799 or request an appointment through our website.