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Foot and ankle problems usually fall into the following categories:
Leading foot problems are:
An ingrown toenail occurs when the nail curves sideways into the skin alongside the nail. This can cause pain, especially when wearing tight shoes. It can also lead to an infection with redness and swelling.
The side of the nail will need to be removed in order to stop the pain and release any infection present. If there is a lot of redness and swelling, then an antibotic may also be used. The redness and pain should begin to go away within 48 hours. It will take about two weeks for the exposed nail bed to become dry and all the swelling to go down.
If only the side of the nail was removed it will begin to grow back in a few months. To prevent recurrence, that side of the nail bed may be treated with a strong chemical to prevent the nail from regrowing.
Degenerative joint disease (arthritis) often occurs in the joint of a big toe. This bone growth may cause pain and stiffness in the joint. Left untreated, arthritis can break down the cartilage and destroy the joint. Your treatment options depend on how damaged your joint is. There are many non-surgical treatments, but if these are not helpful, surgery may be considered.
What Causes Heel Pain?
​Wearing shoes with poor cushioning can irritate the tissue in your heel (plantar fascia). Being overweight or standing for long periods can also irritate the tissue. Running, walking, tennis, and other sports that put stress on the heels can cause tiny tears in the tissue. If your lower leg muscles are tight, this is more likely to occur. A tight Achilles tendon can also contribute to heel pain.
Symptoms
You may feel pain on the bottom or on the inside edge of your heel. The pain may be sharp when you get out of bed or when you stand up after sitting. You may feel a dull ache after you've been standing for a long time on a hard surface. Running can also cause a dull ache. If a nerve is irritated, you may feel burning or a shooting pain in your heel.
Dr. Richard Adams will be talking about a new treatment for heel pain and plantar fasciitis. If you are suffering with this, come and learn about the new treatments available. The seminar is free but please RSVP.
Next Heel Pain Seminar is: Tuesday, April 14, Noon. Location: 1310B Paluxy Rd. Medical Office Bldg. #2 (LGMC 2nd Floor Conference Room) Please RSVP to: 817-579-2979
Suffering from Heel Pain? Dr. Richard Adams will be discussing new treatments for heel pain on Monday, December 15, 2014 at noon. If you are suffering with this or have in the past, come and learn about the new treatments available.
Lake Granbury Medical Center
Medical Office Bldg. #2
2nd floor Conference Room
Seminar is free - Please RSVP to 817-579-2979
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