How Often Should I See A Podiatrist?

Whether you have healthy feet or have recurring foot conditions, you should visit your Thornton, CO podiatrist Dr. Staci Bogin at Elite Foot & Ankle Clinic.

When Should I Schedule An Appointment With A Podiatrist?

When you have healthy feet, visiting a podiatrist once a year can help you catch developing foot conditions early, and you can learn how to avoid developing a chronic condition. Over time, common problems like bunions, heel pain, and flat feet can become painful, recurring conditions that may require surgical intervention when left untreated.

For those who have noticed numbness, tingling, or pain, visit a podiatrist when symptoms develop. If you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition, your podiatrist may recommend rescheduling every few months to stay on top of pain and treatment.

To get started with long-lasting foot health or treatment for your foot condition, visit Dr. Bogin at Elite Foot & Ankle Clinic in Thornton, CO.

What Are The Most Common Foot Conditions?

Some complaints are so common that many don’t realize that they may be developing or have already developed a foot condition that will require treatment. The most common foot conditions include:

• Nail and foot fungus - if left untreated, fungus can cause irritation of the skin and deterioration of the nails that become more difficult to treat the longer it’s left alone.
• Bunions - Repeated pressure on the sides of the feet causes bunions to develop. Untreated, this can cause the toe to turn inward resulting in limited mobility, tenderness, and pain.
• Ingrown toenails - Nails that grow into the groove of the toe’s nail bed are ingrown, resulting in redness, swelling, pain, and secondary infection.
• Plantar Fasciitis - Heel pain caused by inflammation of the tendon that stretches between the heel and the toes.
• Heel Spurs - Calcium can develop into pointed deposits between the heel and the arch of the foot. In some people, this can cause pain and inflammation.
• Corns - Formed from repeated irritation and rubbing, corns develop on the sides of the feet, sometimes from underlying conditions like bunions. This may become painful and require surgical removal.

If you believe you may be suffering from an untreated foot condition, or if you have a chronic condition that needs treatment, or if you have healthy feet and would like to keep them healthy, your Thornton, CO podiatrist can help. To set up an appointment, call (720) 328-2022 to make an appointment with Dr. Bogin at Elite Foot & Ankle Clinic.