Foot pain can dramatically affect your mobility and your lifestyle. Don’t ignore your foot pain, because your podiatrist can help you get relief, so you can get back on your feet. Dr. Troy Fowler at Foot & Ankle Medical Center in Nampa, ID, offers comprehensive podiatry services, including diagnosis and treatment of foot pain. He proudly serves residents of Nampa, and Fruitland, ID, areas.

What You Need To Know About Foot Pain

Foot pain can be acute, happening suddenly and without warning. Foot pain can also be chronic, developing, and worsening over time. Some of the most common causes of foot pain include:

• Trauma to your feet
• A sports injury
• Plantar fasciitis
• Toe injuries
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Fractured bones
• Torn tendons and ligaments

These are just a few of the most common causes of foot pain and their treatments:

Ingrown toenails are caused by your toenail growing down into the surrounding skin. Your podiatrist may recommend laser therapy and other treatments to trim off the ingrown part of your toenail.

Toenail fungus is caused by skin contact with a fungus. Your podiatrist may recommend laser therapy to kill the fungus causing the infection in your toenail.

Plantar fasciitis, is caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue on your heel. Your podiatrist may recommend custom orthotics, or anti-inflammatory medication or injections, to eliminate inflammation.

Diabetic neuropathy is caused by nerve damage from diabetes. Your podiatrist can recommend medications and other treatments to help eliminate foot pain.

To help prevent foot pain, don't forget to protect your feet. You should:

• Wear supportive, protective footwear, and avoid going barefoot
• Avoid walking on uneven, slippery surfaces which can lead to injuries
• Examine your feet daily for injuries, swelling, or other abnormalities
• Visit your podiatrist regularly for a foot examination

Want To Know More About Foot Pain?

To find out more about the causes and treatment of foot pain, call Dr. Fowler at Foot & Ankle Medical Center in Nampa, ID, serving residents of Nampa, and Fruitland, ID, areas. You can reach him in the office by calling (208) 466-3338, so call today.