6 Common Foot Problems that Require Clinical Treatment

Foot problems can range from minor to serious conditions. However, if you have to avoid foot problems you have to take a good care of your feet for a lifetime. The registered foot clinics provide professional curative and preventative foot care under the guidance and treatment of experienced podiatrists. The podiatrist assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities related to the foot and provide treatment depending on the severity of the disease. While they advice medicines for minor cases, however, in severe conditions, podiatrists have to use therapeutic and surgical techniques including

• Cryotherapy
• Ultrasound
• Orthotics
• Electrosurgery
• Exercise therapy
• Special dressing

Foot Problems & Their Clinical Treatment:

Blisters:

When you have lesions filled with fluid in your foot, it is called blisters. It is painful and can be serious for diabetic patients. Treat the blister with an antiseptic ointment and take a doctor’s appointment if it is not cured even after three to seven days.

Gout:

Imbalance of uric acid in the blood causes gout. It forms tiny crystals that get accumulated in the joint and cause inflammation and irritation. A podiatrist will either prescribe medicines or help you by adjusting your footwear with orthoses or other tools that reallocate pressure away from the affected parts of the feet.

Athlete’s Foot:

When you feel intense itching, redness, blisters and scaling especially in between the fourth and fifth toes, your foot skin is actually acquiring fungal infection. This is known as athlete’s foot and can even spread to the rest of the toes and to the soles of the feet if it is not treated at the initial stage. In severe conditions, doctors may prescribe anti-fungal tablets.

Callus and Corns:

Callus is the development of hard and thick skin on the soles of the feet. Whereas, corns are developed due to continuous pressure and friction over the bony areas of the foot. An experienced chiropodist will be able to remove corns by applying padding or insoles and relieve pressure. If needed, they may also fit appliances as a long term treatment. In case of callus, they remove the hardy skin and distribute pressure with strapping, padding or inserting correcting tools which fit properly into your shoes.

Heel Pain:

It is typically caused by severe mechanical injury. Heel pain can also develop because of inciting joint conditions or lower back issues. If you have severe heel pain, doctors will suggest self-care measures including ample of rest, to avoid walking and exercising, to lose weight if you’re overweight and to wear comfortable shoes especially with good heal cushioning measures.

Chilblains:

Chilblains are caused when the blood vessels under the skin react abnormally to cold conditions. It also reduces the blood flow. One can see red swelling and cracks in the skin and this may build up infection to the foot if not treated at the right time. Chilblains can be treated with antiseptic dressing or with soothing lotions. However, if the affected person is a diabetic patient, it is important to consult a podiatrist to get the right treatment.

In any of these conditions, it is always recommended to consult a podiatrist of a registered foot clinic. Only a professional healthcare team can suggests the best possible treatment to improve the mobility and quality of your feet.