During the month of May, we recognize Skin Cancer Awareness Month and want to share some facts about skin cancer and your feet.
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A neuroma is a growth of nerve tissue that develops in the ball of the foot, frequently between the third and fourth toes, that can cause pain, burning, numbness or a tingling sensation.
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May is National Arthritis Awareness Month and we want patients to be informed about joint disease.
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Neuropathy is another word for nerve damage. The type of neuropathy that most affects your feet is peripheral neuropathy.
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There are also many simple ways that you can lower your risk of foot problems and speed healing and pain relief if you do have a problem.
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We want pregnant patients to be aware of podiatric issues that can occur and how to make this happy time more comfortable.
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The bones and muscles of young athletes are still developing. Podiatrists at this time of the year see many patients with sports injuries as the spring season heats up. You can take steps to help your child enjoy the game without pain and injury to their feet and ankles.
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Did you know that bunions are a progressive condition—meaning that they will continue to get worse, not better, without treatment? At NY Foot Health we know many patients with this common condition believe it’s just something they have to live with. There are, however, ways you can slow the progression of a bunion and good reasons to do it.
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As the first hints of spring arrive, we want to encourage women to take a few moments to evaluate their boots before putting them away for next year.
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March is National Nutrition Month and a good time to see how your diet impacts the health of your lower extremities.
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There is a clinical condition called hyperhidrosis which is characterized by an abnormally excessive amount of sweating. Below are some facts about this disorder and what can be done about it.
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It’s been a good winter for skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and other cold-weather sports. But, if you have noticed recently a bony bump at the back of your heel that is becoming increasingly painful, you may be developing a condition known as Haglund’s Deformity.
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Oftentimes, we think of someone taking care of the nails of an elderly patient and while that is one type of care podiatrists provide, there is so much more that they offer patients. Podiatrists diagnose and treat all types of conditions and injuries of the feet, ankles and lower leg.
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High blood pressure is also associated with an increased risk of diabetes—another disease that can have a devastating impact on your feet.
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While they may share some of the same disorders as adults, the lifestyle and activities of children and their ability to accurately communicate their foot and ankle symptoms mean a different approach is needed for preventive care.
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We want to let you know about some common podiatric injuries that exercise can bring about and how to avoid them.
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We want to present some facts about neuromas to help patients recognize them and also encourage them to seek treatment from their podiatrist for this condition.
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Did you know that your feet can act as an early warning system for several diseases that affect the whole body? One of these is diabetes.
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Whether you are going to see the foot doctor because you are in pain, monitoring a chronic podiatric condition or just for a checkup, there are do’s and don’ts you can follow to ensure that your appointment is productive and results in the best outcome for the health of your feet.
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Being overweight causes your feet to work harder and increases pain from existing conditions as well as putting you at risk for developing new foot problems.
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