General
We want to help manage your foot or ankle condition so that you can recover and move forward in life. There are a number of conditions affecting the foot and ankle. This information is not intended to cover the entire spectrum of foot and ankle conditions, but provide extra information to those who want it.
- INGROWN TOENAILS
Is the edge of your toenail extremely sore to even the lightest touch or in your footwear?
Do you peel yourself off the roof if you accidentally brush the tip of your toe against something?
You may be suffering from an ingrown toenail which could be infected and therefore have greater effects on your activity and health.
Treatment for this is very effective and your worries about what needs to be done will soon be eased by our experienced and friendly Podiatrists. You can usually leave pain free and wondering why you have been putting up with the pain for so long!
For more detailed information, see our Acrobat pdf Information sheets on Ingrown Toenails which is available on our website.
Please remember that the information in these documents should not be used as a substitute for podiatric or medical attention.
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- WARTS
Warts on the bottom of the foot called plantar warts or verrucae can often be very uncomfortable.
They can be so painful, you may think you have a splinter or piece of glass stuck in the bottom of your foot. A wart is a virus and can be easily transmissible between family members.
Treatment is often painless and involves the use of topical medication that, when professionally applied and monitored by our Podiatrists, proves very successful, particularly in the case of children. Occasionally stubborn warts can be removed using a surgical technique if required.
For more detailed information, see our Acrobat pdf Information sheets on plantar warts which is available on our website.
Please remember that the information in these documents should not be used as a substitute for podiatric or medical attention.
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- TINEA
Does your skin itch, and sometimes appear red especially between your toes?
Do small clear fluid-filled lumps appear on the skin of your foot?
You could be experiencing the effects of a fungal infection.
There are numerous forms of fungus that can affect the skin of the foot and nails. Being highly transmissible between humans, fungal infections affecting the skin can be easily and rapidly treated with the appropriate topical agent that our Podiatrists can recommend.
We can also provide you with the appropriate advice to hopefully prevent it from recurring in the future. Nail fungal infections require a slightly different form of management as there are topical agents we can advise you to use, or an oral medication that your GP or specialist can prescribe which may require special testing beforehand. Either way, relief is ready at hand!
For more detailed information, see our Acrobat pdf Information sheet on Fungal infections which is available on our website.
Please remember that the information in these documents should not be used as a substitute for podiatric or medical attention.
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- CORNS AND CALLOUSES
Do you suffer with painful corns, thick callous on the bottom of your feet or cracked dry heels?
Our Podiatrists can quickly address these problems at the time of your visit to give you great relief!
We can also give you advice on why they are occurring and what can be done long-term to slow them down or even prevent them from happening again.
For more detailed information, see our Acrobat pdf Information sheets on Corns and Callouses which is available on our website.
Please remember that the information in these documents should not be used as a substitute for podiatric or medical attention.
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- DIABETES
DO YOU KNOW WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO HAVE YOUR FEET LOOKED AT WHEN YOU ARE A DIABETIC?
The reason your GP, diabetic specialist or diabetic educator asks if you have had a Podiatrist attend to your feet is that you are at greater risk of developing poor circulation or losing feeling in your feet which is called neuropathy. This can lead to many other problems such as injury, infection, gangrene and amputation if you are not careful.
Treatment for people with diabetes focuses on several key areas of importance. Professional attention to nail cutting and callous, which may prove to be a problem in the future is one area your Podiatrist will attend to. Assessment of your circulation using a special ultrasound unit called a Doppler and sensation testing using current instrumentation forms another essential part of your complete care at Junction Podiatry. We also provide you with education material and advice so you can help yourself between your regular visits.
As diabetes involves many other specialists in your care, we keep them informed of your progress with written reports and have a recall system so you won’t forget about your feet!
For more detailed information, see our Acrobat pdf Information sheets on Diabetes which is available on our website.
Please remember that the information in these documents should not be used as a substitute for podiatric or medical attention.
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- NAIL PROBLEMS
Did you know your toenails are part of your largest organ in your body
– that being the skin?
Just as all our organ systems are very complex and interact with each other, our toenails and problems with them can equally be as complex. Discoloured, pitted, thick and difficult to attend to nails can be frustrating for you. Often, it can be the result of past nail trauma or a fungal infection.
As podiatrists, we have a vast experience in treating toenails and problems you have with them, often using simple and pain free methods. And don’t forget that if you are diabetic, it is strongly recommended that you have your toenails attended to professionally by a Podiatrist as incorrect nail cutting techniques and using non-sterilised and poor quality nail clippers can spell disaster! Diabetics have an increased risk of developing complications with their feet.
For more detailed information, see our Acrobat pdf Information sheets on Nail Problems and Diabetes which are available on our website.
Please remember that the information in these documents should not be used as a substitute for podiatric or medical attention.
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- FOOT HEALTH AND AGEING
As our feet grow older, they naturally develop more problems.
But painful and uncomfortable feet are not a natural part of growing old, or something to ‘put up with’. A lot can be done to improve comfort, relieve pain and keep you on your feet for life.
The condition of our feet often provides early indications of conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and circulatory disease. For this reason, the human foot is sometimes called the ‘mirror of health’.
Look out for signs such as dry skin, brittle nails, burning and tingling sensations, feelings of cold, numbness, and discolouration. Always seek the opinion of your podiatrist when any of these signs occur.
For more detailed information, see our Acrobat pdf Information sheets on Foot health and ageing which is available on our website.
Please remember that the information in these documents should not be used as a substitute for podiatric or medical attention.
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- FUNGAL INFECTIONS
Are you itchy between your toes or on the soles of your feet?
Or are your toenails becoming thickened and discoloured?
If you are, then you could be suffering from a possible fungal infection.
Your skin and nails comprise your body’s largest organ. They can be susceptible to a wide range of invading micro-organisms, one of which are fungi.
Not only can fungal infections be troublesome due to the itchiness and irritation you may experience, but they also make your foot look aesthetically displeasing.
Another important point with fungal infections of the skin and nails is they can be easily transmitted to other members of the household, particularly in areas such as the bathroom and laundry.
For more detailed information, see our Acrobat pdf Information sheet on Fungal infections which is available on our website.
Please remember that the information in these documents should not be used as a substitute for podiatric or medical attention.
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