What do Podiatrists do?
DG Podiatrist treats all types of pathologies such as callus, corns, nails, skin, nerves, verrucae, diabetic feet, footwear, nail surgery, insoles and orthotics. A detailed consultation will ensure and enrich each person with great knowledge of his or her feet and the brilliance of podiatry.
Skin Conditions
• Corns and Calluses: Thickened, hard skin that forms due to pressure or friction.
• Plantar Warts (Verrucae): Viral warts on the soles of the feet.
• Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): A fungal infection causing itchy, scaly skin.
• Cracked Heels: Painful fissures in the dry skin around the heels.
• Fungal Skin Infections: Infections causing redness, itching, and peeling.
• Blisters: Fluid-filled pockets of skin caused by friction
Nail Conditions
• Ingrown Toenails: Nails that grow into the surrounding skin, causing pain and infection.
• Fungal Nail Infections (Onychomycosis): Thick, discolored, and brittle nails.
• Thickened Nails: Nails that become abnormally thick, often due to trauma or infection.
• Brittle or Split Nails: Nails that easily break or crack.
• Nail Trauma: Injuries to the nail bed or toenail due to trauma or repeated pressure.
Sports Injuries
• Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation of the thick tissue on the bottom of the foot, causing heel pain.
• Achilles Tendonitis: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, often due to overuse.
• Stress Fractures: Small cracks in the bone, often due to repetitive force or overuse.
• Shin Splints: Pain along the inner edge of the shinbone, often related to running.
• Ankle Sprains: Stretching or tearing of ligaments in the ankle.
• Turf Toe: Sprain of the ligaments around the big toe joint.
Biomechanical Issues
• Flat Feet (Pes Planus): Feet that lack a proper arch, causing pain or discomfort.
• High-Arched Feet (Pes Cavus): Excessively high arches, leading to instability and pain.
• Bunions: Bony lumps that form on the side of the big toe.
• Heel Spurs: Calcium deposits causing bony protrusions on the underside of the heel.
• Overpronation: Excessive inward rolling of the foot during walking or running.
• Supination: Excessive outward rolling of the foot during walking or running.
• Metatarsalgia: Pain in the ball of the foot due to excessive pressure.
• Leg Limb Discrepancy: One leg being longer than the other causing compensatory pain.
• Bespoke orthotics: insoles or shoe inserts designed to redistribute pressure and correct alignment.
Diabetic Foot Care
• Routine diabetic foot check: nail cutting, skin assessment and treatment.
• Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Wounds that develop on the foot due to poor circulation or nerve damage.
• Peripheral Neuropathy: Nerve damage that causes tingling, numbness, or pain in the feet.
• Charcot Foot: A condition where weakened bones in the foot can lead to fractures and deformities.
• Foot Infections: Infections that can develop due to impaired circulation and healing.
Circulation, Nerve, and General Foot Conditions
• Neuromas: Swollen nerves, typically between the third and fourth toes (Morton’s Neuroma).
• Poor Circulation: Issues due to conditions like PAD, diabetes, or varicose veins.
• Hammer Toes: Toes that are bent into a claw-like shape due to muscle imbalance.
• Claw Toes: Similar to hammer toes but more severe, often affecting the smaller toes.
• Foot and Ankle Deformities: Structural abnormalities caused by genetics, injury, or disease.
• Footwear Assessment: Making sure your footwear is ideal for your foot type.
• Annual Foothealth check up: routine check up with treatment to ensure your feet are in good health.
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