Helpful Tips & Advice from Our Board-Certified Podiatrist
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Raynaud’s: White, Blue, and Red!
If you have ever noticed your fingers or toes get very white, then blue, then red, you may have a condition called Raynaud's. Raynaud's affects the blood vessels of both the fingers and toes. Very cold temperatures will cause the small blood vessels to constrict,...
You May Have A Stress Fracture And Not Know It!
Not all Broken Bones come from an injury A Stress Fracture is a broken bone that comes from overuse. You can just be walking a lot more than usual and the bone can be stressed and eventually break. The break can be a hairline fracture often not visible on an x-ray....
Happy Diabetic-Friendly Thanksgiving!
The holiday season is a difficult time for Diabetic patients to control their blood sugar and make healthy food choices. With temptations such as sweet desserts and carbohydrate ridden stuffing and breads, you may find yourself asking 'What can I eat this holiday...
End of the Year Healthcare Benefits
The presidential elections are over, but what is going to become of healthcare? No one knows. What we do know is that the end of the year is rapidly approaching and you may have healthcare benefits that you have not yet been used! Types of Health Insurance Plans: HMO...
Good Luck to All NYC Marathon Runners!
In 2015, 509,000 runners completed a marathon race in the United States. Of these, 49,365, completed the TCS New York City Marathon. As marathon running becomes an increasingly popular hobby, I have been seeing more patients in my office with running-related problems....
The Case of the Misdiagnosed Heel Spur!
Everyday I have patients come into the office with chief complaint of heel pain. Many of these patients will say to me that they have been told they have a heel spur or that Google told them they have a heel spur. Although heel pain CAN be caused by a heel spur, this...
Diabetes Can Lead to Leg Amputations!
Diabetes is a serious disease that can have many systemic effects on your body and can lead to leg amputations. Many people don't realize that one of the most common effects is on your feet. For this reason it is important for you to see a podiatrist regularly to...
Are You a Fall Risk?
Are you at risk for a fall? Falling poses a serious threat to your health. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in seniors and the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations in patients over 65 years. Many of these falls may be for reasons unknown...
“Ugly Nails:” It’s Not Always Fungus!
One of the most common chief complaints in my practice is, "ugly nails." This is frequently followed up with a comment about how the topical nail fungus solution that has been applied for over a year is not working. Unfortunately, nail fungus is a very difficult and...
Pregnancy and Your Feet
Pregnant with Foot Pain? Here's what you need to know. Pregnancy can have many effects on your feet, some which can be long lasting. Take some simple precautions today to help stop the foot pain now and lower your changes of foot problems in the future. Pregnancy...