How your podiatrist in New Albany, IN, can help your feet feel better
If your feet hurt, you need to discover the benefits of seeing a podiatrist. Let’s face it, when your feet hurt, the rest of you hurts too. A podiatrist can diagnose and treat conditions affecting your toes, feet, and ankles, so you can enjoy being active again.
Dr. Zahid Ladha at Foot First Podiatry in New Albany, IN, provides a wide range of podiatry services, to help your feet feel better.
There are many reasons why you should see your podiatrist. These are just a few:
Bunions–your podiatrist can remove the bunion surgically and realign your toe and foot.
Heel pain–your podiatrist can provide orthotics, heel inserts, prescription strength anti-inflammatory medications and more to help you get relief from heel pain.
Fungal toenail–your podiatrist can provide laser treatment to kill the fungus and help you grow a new, healthy nail.
You should also visit your podiatrist at least once each year if you have an underlying medical condition which can affect your feet. Some of the most common medical conditions which can cause damage to your feet include:
Diabetes, which can cause peripheral neuropathy, loss of sensation, lack of blood flow, and delayed healing of blisters and cuts on your feet.
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which can cause joint swelling, pain, joint destruction, and loss of flexibility and mobility.
Obesity, which can cause plantar fasciitis and generalized foot and ankle pain.
If you suffer an injury or accident involving your feet and ankles, you want the services of a podiatrist, who can get you back on your feet quickly. Your podiatrist is an expert at relieving tendon and ligament strain, repairing fractures, and helping you and your feet recover.
To learn more about when to see your podiatrist and how your podiatrist can help your feet, call Dr. Zahid Ladha at Foot First Podiatry in New Albany, IN. You can reach him in the office by calling (812) 945-9221, so call today.