Common Conditions
Fungal Nails
Fungal Nails
Fungal Nails
Fungal toenail infections can persist for years without ever causing pain. The disease, characterized by a change in a toenail’s color, is often considered nothing more than a mere blemish, but it can present serious problems if left untreated.
Heel Pain
Fungal Nails
Fungal Nails
Heel pain is one of the leading causes that patients visit Foot Doctor of Delray to have treated. Plantar fasciitis (or heel pain) is commonly traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot.
Plantar Wart
Fungal Nails
Plantar Wart
A plantar wart is a small skin growth caused by the virus, HPV or human papillomavirus. Since they are caused by a virus, they can be spread, directly or indirectly.
Ingrown Nail
Corns & Calluses
Plantar Wart
Ingrown toenails often are the result of trimming your toenails too short, particularly on the sides of your big toes.
While they are very common, ingrown toenails can also be very painful. When trimming your nails, avoid tapering the corners so that the nail curves with the shape of your toe.
Bunion
Corns & Calluses
Corns & Calluses
Bunions cause the base of your big toe (Metatarsophalangeal Joint) to enlarge and protrude. The skin over it may be red and tender. This can be acquired through time or it can be congenital (you got it from your family).
Corns & Calluses
Corns & Calluses
Corns & Calluses
Corns & Calluses are both hardened areas of skin, or hyperkeratosis, caused by pressure.
Both corns and calluses are considered a defense mechanism of the body. That particular area of skin hardens because it is constantly being irritated. It may be from an abnormal gait, ill fitting shoes or repetitive type occupations.
Foot Ulcer
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic Foot Care
Foot ulcers are often caused by diabetic neuropathy or vascular disease. Any common foot problems in diabetic people can lead to a serious infection.
If not properly treated, diabetic foot complications can lead to amputation and an obviously drastic change in associated lifestyle.
Wearing proper shoes is also crucial to preventing serious foot conditions.
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic Foot Care
Diabetic foot care is of extreme importance to those managing diabetes.
Because of diabetic nerve pain and damage, blood flow to the feet can be reduced. Choosing the right shoes can help prevent damage to the feet. Sores can take longer to heal, so any diabetes foot problems should be evaluated by a physician.
Neuropathy
Diabetic Foot Care
Neuropathy
Uncontrolled diabetes can damage your nerves. If you have damaged nerves in your legs and feet, you might not feel heat, cold, or pain there. This lack of feeling is called "sensory diabetic neuropathy" If you do not feel a cut or sore on your foot because of neuropathy, the cut could get worse and become infected. The muscles of your foot may not work properly because nerves to the muscles are damaged. This could cause your foot to not align properly and create too much pressure on one part of your foot.
Flat Foot
Sport Injury
Neuropathy
Flat feet, fallen arches, or “pes planus” is normally a symptomless and fortunately painless condition. It is characterized by the arch of the foot collapsing completely, which causes the entire sole of the foot to come into perfect contact with the ground.
Flat feet become a problem if pain or discomfort is present in the foot or even around the knee and lower leg area. Pain around the knee and lower leg areas can arise because flat feet can alter proper foot and leg alignment, which will put unusual strain on the knee.
Itchy Feet
Sport Injury
Sport Injury
Athlete’s foot usually begins with some form of perspiration happening between the toes while a person is wearing especially tight fitting shoes and socks. It is highly contagious and can be spread through contact with contaminated flooring, towels, and even clothing. It is indeed a fairly common foot problem, but it can range in its form of severity, from mild to quite problematic when skin between the toes may actually peel and crack.
Sport Injury
Sport Injury
Sport Injury
Whether you are a professional athlete or play sports just for fun, the demands made on your feet and lower limbs can lead to a range of injuries, including blisters, sprained ankles, torn ligaments, shin splints (leg pain), knee pain, low back pain and other joint or muscle problems. Added to these are common complaints such as corns, calluses and Athlete’s foot. Your running style, poor footwear and even minor limb length differences can also contribute to sports injury.