A lot of people are suffering from swelling in their feet and ankles, especially this time of the year when the temperatures are rising. Leakage of fluid from tiny blood vessels called capillaries into the surrounding tissues causes oedema (swelling). Your feet and ankles are particularly prone to swelling due to the effects of gravity – it’s difficult for your
Seeing a Podiatrist is not just for women! Men can also experience various problems with their feet. Certain foot issues tend to affect men more than women, although anyone can suffer from them. Sometimes men leave things till last minute or until they get painful! Please don’t make this mistake with your feet because these conditions will not get better
Summer is finally here! The days are longer, the air smells crispier and the weather is warmer. Now is the time to walk more and enjoy the outdoors! Warm weather means sweaty feet. However increased foot activity also exposes you to one of the most common foot problems, athlete’s foot. If it is caught early, it can be treated successfully
A lot of children may experience pain in their legs, especially if they are active and play lots of sport. It usually gets better on its own, but they can last for several months, even years! The child will usually complain of pain in the heel, especially squeezing the sides of the heel. It may be more painful first thing
What do you wish someone had told you about your feet? Parents keep asking us to do things like avoid high heels and wash your feet daily but children, especially teenagers, do not listen. Older people are not always better either! They like particular styles of footwear, and some patients trust Dr Google more than a degree-qualified Podiatrist! This month,
This month’s blog – Causes of Corns and Calluses. Corns and calluses are areas of hard skin that develop due to excessive pressure or friction. They commonly occur on the feet and can cause pain and discomfort when you walk. Podiatrists are trained to use sharp instruments in order to remove efficiently any corns and calluses from your feet. The