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Superbowl Could Trigger Your First Gout Attack
Superbowl parties have gout attack triggers everywhere. In fact, you are likely to get your first gout attack this Tuesday, just two days after Superbowl Sunday. Never had gout before? Well, here's your chance. Here's what you need to know to help you survive this...
Ingrown Toenails Are Serious Business
Ingrown toenails are serious business. They occur when the sides or top of the nail grow into skin of the nail. It is usually seen on the sides of the big toes. When this happens the area around the nail gets red and painful and sometimes gets infected. The infection...
Bursitis In My Foot? How did I get that?
Bursitis in my Foot? No way! Bursitis is just for old people, right? So, how did I get bursitis in my foot? What is Bursitis? Bursitis in your feet is caused when there is a swelling in the fluid filled area between your joints. Normally the bursa protects your...
5 Most Common Foot Problems
5 Most Common Foot Problems Feet are complex. They have 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. That's a lot of things where problems can pop up. Feet can have circulation problems, infections (from bacteria, viruses, or fungi), muscle...
Why fungal toenails are difficult to treat
Fungal toenails are difficult to treat. And unfortunately, there is no one single cure all for fungal infections. What might work for one person, might do absolutely nothing for someone else. What is fungus and why does gets into your toenails Fungi are...
Health savings account (HSA) – Is it right for me?
What is a Health Savings Account? A health savings account, also known as an HSA, is used to pay for present and future health expenses with tax free money. Some employers manage the HSA’s for their employees and other people manage their own accounts. Who can have a...
Ankle Braces Reduce Ankle Injuries
Wearing a lace-up ankle brace can reduce the number of ankle injuries, especially in youth sports such as basketball and football. Ankle sprains, especially severe sprains, can take a long time to heal – usually weeks, and sometimes months – and can require therapy or...
September is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Awareness Month
Blood flow delivers oxygen and nutrients to your body, and is especially important in your legs and feet. If you aren’t getting enough blood flow, you may have a condition known as Peripheral Arterial Disease. September is Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Awareness...
Small Diabetic Foot Ulcer can lead to Amputation
Partial Foot Amputation From A Diabetic Foot Ulcer, That Couldn't Happen To Me Right? When I was young and first went to the dentist he would say ” If you don’t take care of your teeth they will go away.” I guess the same could be true for a diabetic patient and their...
Re-Lace Your Shoes for Foot Pain Relief
Foot Pain? Re-lace Your Shoes for Relief Foot pain on the top of your feet can really slow you down. If you are in pain call (845) 298 – 9074 or click here to schedule a same day visit with our foot doctor, Dr. Geshev. In the meantime, try to re-lace your shoes to...