A Step in the Right Direction

A Step in the Right Direction

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Burning Feet

Burning feet can be caused by a number of conditions. It can even wake people up at night. You usually see it in people over the age of 50, but people under 50 can also have burning feet. This is pretty common with diabetes. It can be mild, local and easily treatable or it can indicate serious general medical care.
You may notice an ache and burning at the end of the day especially if you are on your feet all day. Hot sweaty feet can cause burning sensations. Neuropathy is common in diabetes but neuropathy is common in chronic alcoholism, vitamin deficiencies, usually vit B and heavy metal poisoning. You could have burning feet if you have tarsal tunnel syndrome also. If you notice burning sensation in the forefoot area it could be metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma or maybe athletes foot or fungal infection.
Since this could be from so many different problems it is very important to check with your doctor to see if it is something serious or not.
If it is a mechanical problem a good fitting shoe with support is a good place to start.
The doctor will order lab work and possibly other testing to find out what the cause of your burning feet is coming from.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Warts

Warts are usually about 1 cm in diameter. They are a common problem among children. Sometimes a simple wart may have many small warts surrounding it. This is called a Mosaic wart. Plantar warts are often transmitted from one person to another through direct contact.

Some of the most common symptoms of plantar warts are feeling like a small stone under the foot and sometimes there is pain when direct force placed on the area when walking. There could be pain when squeezed. The surface of the wart is rough looking and you can see dark spots on the surface. This is the warts blood supply.

Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) If there is a break, or a scratch in the skin the HPV can enter the skin, causing a wart

Sunday, June 6, 2010

podiatric management and patients with peripheral vascular disease

Podiatric managemet for people with peripheral vascular disease would include:
A complete evaluation an d assessment of the status of the circulation to the foot.
Advise on foot care and shoes.
Proper care of toenails, corns and calluses and other foot conditions.
Keep in mind that wounds, sores and infections may develop as the result of poor circulation.
Usually vascular testing would be ordered, if not already done by a vascular doctor.

There is a lot you can do to help yourself if you have poor circulation. Follow your doctors advice about exercising. Foot care for people with circulatory problems is very important.