How your podiatrist in Woodbridge, Sterling, Chantilly, VA, and Crofton, MD, can help you and your feet feel better
Chances are, if your feet hurt, the rest of your body hurts too. Your feet are your body’s shock absorbers. They help to cushion your knees, hips, and back from stress. You need to take care of your feet, and your podiatrist can help.
The podiatrists at Potomac Podiatry Group provide a wide range of foot and ankle services. They have several convenient office locations in Woodbridge, Sterling, and Chantilly, VA, and Crofton, MD, to help you and your feet feel better.
So, when should you see your podiatrist? There are many great reasons to see a podiatrist. These are just a few:
- If you experience chronic pain in your ankles or feet
- If you see color or texture changes to your skin or toenails
- If you notice cracks on the skin of your ankles, feet, or toes
- If you feel blisters or sores on your ankles, feet, or toes
Routine visits are recommended at least once each year if you have diabetes. That’s because diabetes affects your feet and can cause:
Diabetic neuropathy, which is nerve pain in your feet and legs caused by impairment of your nervous system. You may also lose sensation in your feet and toes, so if you injure them, you might not feel it.
Delayed healing, so a small cut or blister can turn into a large, open diabetic ulcer. Diabetic ulcers are extremely painful and can limit your ability to walk.
Lack of blood flow, which can cause the death of soft tissue. When soft tissue dies due to impaired blood flow, it often means amputation of toes or feet.
You should also see a podiatrist if you are experiencing:
- Warts
- Bunions
- Ingrown toenails
- Fungal toenails
- Hammertoes
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ankle instability
Your podiatrist can help ensure your feet stay healthy throughout your life, so it’s always a great time to see your podiatrist.
To find out more about when to see a podiatrist, talk with the experts. Call the podiatrists at Potomac Podiatry Group. You can reach them in the Woodbridge, VA, office by calling (703) 583-5959, or in Sterling, VA, at (703) 444-9555, Chantilly, VA, at (703) 490-5599, or in Crofton, MD, at (410) 721-4505. Call today.