By David Ehrlich, DPM, AACFAS Experience Cold or Numb Feet? Raynaud’s Disease Could be to Blame! A person’s treatment for Raynaud’s Disease also depends on the severity of the disease and whether they have other health issues. A person’s quality of life can be affected by Raynaud’s Disease, although it is usually not disabling. It …
By Shabana Chowdhury, DPM, AACFAS Are your nails looking discolored, brittle and thicker after a pedicure? You might have contracted a fungus from your nail salon. Even though the tub might be lined and they are taking out the tool from a sterile pack, if a non disposable file is used then fungal particles could …
By Pedram A. Hendizadeh, DPM, FACFAS The feet are the foundation to your body and it is important to take good care of them. Foot health is essential for children, adults and especially the elderly. Here are some foot health tips to ensure you start out 2023 on the right foot! -Be sure to clean …
By Evan A. Vieira, DPM, FACFAS A giant in the sports world passed away today. Soccer legend Pele was 82 years old. He had been battling colon cancer for a while now and his health rapidly declined over the past week. Pele was a prolific goal scorer and a larger-than-life ambassador for the game he …
By Pedram A. Hendizadeh, DPM, FACFAS New years eve is just around the corner. Are you stressing about what to wear? More importantly are you stressing about what shoes to wear so your feet are in killing you at the end of a holiday party? Many women suffer from bunions and hammertoes, heel pain, Achilles …
By Christopher Chung, DPM, AACFAS Ever feel like you have a pebble or small rock in your shoe pester you the whole day, only to realize after you kick off your shoes that there is no pebble or rock in your shoe. You inspect the bottom of your foot and see something; a hard piece …
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By Evan A. Vieira, DPM, FACFAS A neuroma is a painful condition, also referred to as a “pinched nerve” or a nerve tumor. It is a benign growth of nerve tissue frequently found between the third and fourth toes. It brings on pain, a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness between the toes and in …
By Arden Smith, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM A bunion is a prominence on the first joint on the base of your big toe on your foot. In other words, it’s a sizable bump that forms when the metatarsal bone begins to shift outwards. Bunions are often caused by genetics, but can be the result of several …
By Arden Smith, DPM, FACFAS, FACFAOM If you’ve ever noticed that your feet look and feel unusually swollen when flying, you are not alone. Feet swelling while flying is pretty common, and It’s due to your feet being down for extended periods without movement. The muscles in our legs aren’t working, and the veins in …
By Heather Leeb, DPM, FACPM, AACFAS, DABPM Socks may seem innocuous daily, but an ill-fitting pair can cause many problems. Socks that are Too Loose If your socks are too loose, they can bunch up under the toes, causing pain with every step. They can also slip off at the heel and increase your risk …
