Despite what its name suggests, athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, does not only affect those who play sports. It is a common fungal skin infection that presents as a rash on the foot or between the toes. It can make the skin burn, itch, peel, or crack. Several types of fungi are responsible […]
Category: Common Foot Conditions
Treating Plantar Fasciitis
Here at Syracuse Podiatry, we see patients with all types of foot and ankle problems. One of the most common conditions we see is heel pain, which is often caused by plantar fasciitis. Since heel pain can be extremely uncomfortable and affect your walking and the rest of your body, it is important to seek […]
Types of Arthritis Surgery
With over 50 million adults living with arthritis, it is no surprise that it is one of the most common reasons for people to seek help from podiatrists. The foot has over 30 joints to support the entire body’s weight, so when there is swelling, pain, or limitations in movement, it can affect your gait […]
7 Ways to Prevent Fungus Problems
With warmer weather coming our way, we all want our feet to be sandal ready. A pedicure may be a great way to treat your feet, but it is also important to take extra precautions to prevent stubborn and unsightly conditions like fungal nails or athlete’s foot. Fungal infections, which also include yeast infections and […]
What’s Causing My Heel Pain?
Whether it’s when you first get out of bed in the morning or after a long day of walking or exercising, when you have heel pain, you feel it immediately. Sometimes it may be a dull ache, but other times it may be a sharp shooting pain. There are several likely culprits that may be […]
Preventing Sports Injuries in Children
When children start engaging in sports activities, injuries can become quite frequent. Many are scrapes and bruises, but others can be more severe and even lead to permanent damage so it is important for parents and teachers to be aware of how to prevent injuries. The following are some of the most common injuries that […]
Relief for Neuromas
When you have pain in your feet, every step you take can change your gait, which can affect your whole body. One such condition which is hard to ignore is neuromas. Neuromas are growths of nerve tissue that form commonly between the third and fourth toes that can cause pain, burning sensations, swelling, tingling or […]
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetes is a lifelong illness that affects over 29 million people in the US. The body’s inability to maintain normal blood glucose levels can over time cause diabetic neuropathy, or nerve damage, to develop. Over half of diabetics develop neuropathy, especially for those who have had diabetes for a long time or are older in […]
Caring For Your Baby’s Feet
Isn’t it amazing how tiny and precious baby feet are? Babies grow at an incredibly fast rate, and their feet go through drastic changes to accommodate their development. That is why it is important to know how to care for them and what footwear is appropriate at each developmental stage. Infants From the time they […]
Beware of Frostbite
The temperatures here in Syracuse are still dipping into the negatives so it is important to protect your extremities when outdoors, especially for those who love to enjoy outdoor winter activities. In contrast to cold-weather injuries like frostnip and chilblains that do not involve tissues freezing, frostbite is a serious condition where the soft tissues, […]