The feet are important parts of the body that have the power to tell us a lot about our health. Nail stains can appear on your feet, and while it is possible that they could be harmless, sometimes they are signs of an underlying disease. Some common causes of nail stains may be toenail fungus or psoriasis. Swollen feet are another foot condition that can be a sign of another health condition. Some conditions that may cause swollen feet may be poor circulation, kidney or liver disease, deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots. If you have swelling in your feet, you should try to exercise your legs, reduce your salt intake, and avoid wearing tight shoes.
Everyday foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checked, contact one of our podiatrists from Sutera and Jones Surgical Podiatry. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet.
Everyday Foot Care
Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. Without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks.
It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before. For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops. Wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent Athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Media, Glen Mills, Riddle Memorial Hospital, and Concordville, PA . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.
