Common Pregnancy-Related Foot Problems
December 9 2022Dr. Singh discusses the most common foot problems that occur during pregnancy. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms during pregnancy, contact our office to schedule an examination. Pregnancy (not to mention parenthood!) means you’re going through lots and lots of changes. Changes to your body. Changes to your lifestyle. Changes to your financial […]
read moreWhy Should You See a Podiatrist for Gout?
December 3 2022Gout often strikes during the winter months. Dr. Malani discusses the symptoms, treatment, and prevention methods for gout. Gout refers to a form of arthritis that can occur out of nowhere causing pain and sore aching feet. The main cause of gout is a chemical substance in our bodies called uric acid. It can […]
read moreReasons Why the Bottom of Your Foot is Dry and Cracked
November 29 2022If you suffer from dry, cracked feet, you are not alone. Cracked heels are a common foot condition that may affect one in five adults in the U.S. There are several reasons that may cause your feet to be dry and cracked. You might have naturally dry skin. Age also plays a role in having dry […]
read more7 Ways to Protect Feet from Diabetic Complications
November 21 2022November is diabetes awareness month. It is estimated that 37.3 million people in America have diabetes — that is over 11% of the population. Uncontrolled diabetes can have serious medical consequences for your feet and the rest of your body. Neuropathy (nerve damage) and decreased circulation, which are commonly associated with diabetes, can make injury […]
read moreHammertoe: Know Your Treatment Options
November 12 2022Dr. Singh discusses your treatment options for hammertoe. A minimally invasive option may be the right option for you. If your toes bend in a manner that is unusual or strange, you might have a hammertoe. Hammertoes can be very painful and sometimes progress to the point of severity where you aren’t able to move […]
read moreFormer Prime Minister Imran Khan shot in lower leg in reported assassination attempt in Pakistan
November 5 2022Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the shin on Thursday, November 3 when his anti-government protest convoy came under attack in what his aides said was an assassination attempt by his rivals. Khan, ousted as prime minister in a parliamentary confidence vote in April, was standing and waving to thousands of cheering […]
read moreVibrio vulnificus Flesh Eating Bacteria on the Rise After Hurricane Ian
November 3 2022Good morning, this Dr. Kevin Lam from NaplesPodiatrist.com. A couple of years ago I wrote about the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, it is a bacteria that is known for causing necrotizing fasciitis or they call it flesh-eating bacteria. When I wrote that years ago, it wasn’t as popular but I saw two of these patients […]
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