Monday, July 15, 2013

Find Out Ways A Chattanooga Podiatrist Helps Keep Your Feet And Ankles Healthy

By Douglas Gibney


If you are experiencing pain from some kind of foot condition, consider seeking help from an experienced Chattanooga podiatrist. This is necessary if you want to get a proper diagnosis and therapy. You may be examined at a clinic and need to get an x-ray taken.

This kind of doctor typically deals with problems concerning the lower limbs. The physician can perform examinations, make an assessment, and suggest a suitable solution. You may need surgery, physical therapy sessions, palliative care, or medication which can be taken orally or applied topically for problems in the arch, calf or heel.

There are some conditions that can also cause pain such as infections or ingrown toe nails, bunions, flat feet, callouses, and hammertoes. This line of medicine has evolved a lot from being just palliative care to a surgical specialty. Anyone with sensitive feet and ankles can benefit from this kind of health service.

Some of these doctors can perform surgical procedures on their patients to treat, ligament, muscle, joint, bone, and tendon injuries. It is important to note though that there are different levels in surgical podiatry. Some will only help the foot and ankles, others can provide therapy anywhere below the knee. There are also those who do not operate on their patients.

Common problems this type of physician deal with include deformities in the feet, ingrown toe nails, sprained ankles, and fractures. People who are diabetic should always see a doctor of podiatry on a regular basis. Foot problems are common for diabetics and if left untreated may lead to infections, gangrene and even, in severe cases, amputation.

You need to keep your feet in good condition since complications in this part of the body can be painful. If you notice anything like swelling or bruises in your feet, seek immediate attention from a good Chattanooga podiatrist as soon as possible. Diabetics should prioritize this to avoid amputations and gangrene.




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