When Should I See A Podiatrist?

Have you been experiencing pain or other issues with your feet? Your Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, FL, podiatrist, Dr. Luis Perez of Hollywood Podiatry Associates, offers the specialized care you need to protect your feet and ankles.

When you should see the podiatrist

Call Dr. Perez if you have any of these problems:

• An Injury: Pain in your feet or ankles after a fall, car crash or other accident warrants a visit to the Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, FL, podiatry office. Prompt treatment of your injury can help prevent chronic pain or instability that could affect your mobility. Call the office immediately if you have severe pain, your foot or ankle looks deformed, or you have trouble standing or moving your foot or ankle.
• Pain: Far too many people ignore foot and ankle pain, hoping it will get better if they just give it a little time. If you've been in pain for a week or two and your pain is the same or worse, it's time to call the foot doctor. He'll perform an examination to determine the cause of your pain and offer treatments that will ease your painful symptoms.
• Frequent Athletic Injuries: Do you have to take frequent breaks from your favorite athletic activity because of foot or ankle pain or injuries? A gait problem, foot imbalance, excessive pronation or another issue could be to blame. Your podiatrist can provide you with custom-made shoe inserts called orthotics. Orthotics offer extra cushioning, support your foot and keep it properly aligned. Wearing orthotics in your shoes just may help you avoid new injuries.
• A Chronic Condition: Your podiatrist offers devices and treatments for bunions, hammertoes, arthritis, gout, foot deformities and other chronic foot conditions.
• A Toenail Issue: Do you have a painful ingrown toenail? Your foot doctor will remove the trapped part of the nail and make a few recommendations that will help you avoid ingrown nails in the future. Podiatrists also treat stubborn toenail fungus that hasn't responded to over-the-counter treatments.
• Diabetes: Small cuts, scratches or burst blisters can quickly become infected when you have diabetes. When you see your foot doctor as soon as you notice signs of trouble, you can reduce your risk of serious diabetes-related health complications.

Do you need treatment for a foot or ankle condition? Call your podiatrist in Pembroke Pines and Hollywood, FL, Dr. Perez of Hollywood Podiatry Associates, at (954) 923-1800 to schedule your appointment.