5 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore: Time to Visit a Podiatrist

If your foot problems linger, it may be a sign of a bigger problem, so you should contact a podiatrist in New Hyde Park, NY. When you visit the office of Dr. Thomas Barbaro, you also get quality care from Dr. Samantha Trepal. They can examine your feet to see whether it's a temporary strain or an underlying issue that requires more intervention. 

Foot Problems You Shouldn’t Ignore

Do you have persistent foot or heel pain? If so, you may have an unknown stress fracture or small cracks in your foot or ankle bone. Heel spurs are deposits that form on existing bone, and then there's plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the ligament connecting the heel to your toes.

Don't ignore swelling or redness in your feet. It may signal infection, gout, or even circulation problems. 
Numbness or tingling can be associated with nerve issues like neuropathy. If you are diabetic, you should be extra cautious, as peripheral neuropathy is a common occurrence from nerve damage resulting from high blood sugar levels.

If your foot appears to become deformed, you should get medical intervention as soon as possible before it worsens. Hammertoes and bunions won’t correct themselves on their own, but your foot doctor can provide custom orthotics or even surgery if necessary.

Finally, never ignore an infection or sore on your foot that won't heal. If the sores don't heal, they can result in even worse complications that may eventually lead to amputation. Diabetics or anyone with circulation problems should be extra vigilant.

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Foot Issues

Foot pain or numbness can be a sign of other underlying problems, such as circulation issues, diabetes, immune problems, bone fractures, and other things that can worsen. Plus, your feet bear the stress of your weight when you stand, run, or walk. If you have foot problems that affect your gait, they will add pressure to other parts of your body, like your back, hips, and knees, and cause those areas to hurt or even become misaligned.

When you need a podiatrist in New Hyde Park, NY, Dr. Barbaro and Dr. Trepal are ready. Take a big leap into better foot health and call 516-326-7979 to get to the root of lingering foot pain today.