When to Call a Doctor
People call a doctor of podiatry for help diagnosing and treating a wide array of foot problems. Please contact our office if you experience one of the following:
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Persistent pain in your feet
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Changes in the nails or skin on your foot.
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Severe cracking, scaling, or peeling on the heel or foot.
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Blisters on your feet.
There are signs of bacterial infection, including:
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Increased pain, swelling, redness, tenderness, or heat.
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Red streaks extending from the affected area.
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Discharge or pus from an area on the foot.
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Foot symptoms that do not improve after two weeks of treatment with a nonprescription product.
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Spreading of an infection from one area of the foot to another, such as under the nail bed, skin under the nail, the nail itself, or the surrounding skin.
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Thickening toenails that cause discomfort.
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Heel pain accompanied by a fever, redness (sometimes warmth), or numbness.
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Tingling in the heel; persistent heel pain without putting any weight or pressure on your heel
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Pain that is not alleviated by ice or over-the-counter painkillers (such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen).
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Diabetics with poor circulation who develop Athlete's Foot.