When Should You Consult A Podiatrist?

Many of us don't feel any need to seek the services of a doctor until the condition has become worse. This shouldn't happen to you if you know when to hire a podiatrist for your foot injury:

• If you have unidentified foot pain
• If you have foot pain that you suspect is coming from a particular location
• If your feet have patches of red, streaks of redness or swelling
• If you have ingrown toenail or if the area around your toenail is swollen and infected
• If you sustained an injury after a fall or an accident
• If you have a broken bone, strain or sprain on the foot
• If you get a cut, laceration or puncture wound in your foot
• If you need to wear corrective footwear
• If you have an amputation and need to have a prosthesis
• If you are diabetic and you have lost sensation in your feet

Back ↵