Common Foot Problems

(AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM)

Published by:  American Podiatric Medical Association

 DID YOU KNOW?  The average person takes between 8,000 and 10,000 steps each day. In a lifetime, that equals to 4 trips around the globe! 

Warts

Common warts, which can appear anywhere on the body, are rough little bumps. Plantar warts, which occur on the bottom of the feet, are typically hard, flat, and rough. All warts are caused by a virus. Warts aren’t harmful, but they can be uncomfortable and unsightly. If you have warts on your feet, keep your feet clean and dry. (Viruses flourish in dark, wet environments). 

Smelly Feet

Feet sweat. You can cut down on odors by keeping your feet clean and dry at all times. (It’s OK to stash some extra socks at school!) Rubbing powder on the bottom of your feet before putting on your socks and shoes can help too. If possible, let shoes air out for 24 hours before wearing them again. Foot doctors, called podiatrists, can help people with particularly smelly feet. 

Ingrown Toenails

Symptoms of an ingrown toenail include redness, swelling, and tenderness around the nail. Sometimes you can even see the nail digging directly into the toe. Try soaking the affected foot in lukewarm water and Epsom salts for 20 minutes three or four times a day. If the redness and pain doesn’t improve after a couple days, see a doc. Podiatrists can easily treat ingrown toenails. 

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot, an itchy foot condition that causes the skin to flake and peel, is caused by a fungus. Keeping your feet clean and dry can help. So can over-the-counter athlete’s foot medication. Just be sure to use the medication until the fungus is completely gone. With current medications, two to three weeks of treatment may be enough to treat athlete’s foot fungus. Stubborn cases of athlete’s foot may require a doctor’s care.  

The Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg Center office is located in the Las Vegas and the Henderson area, which we have 3 convenient locations to serve you.  To take the first step to better foot health, call today @702-878-2455, Monday thru Friday, between 9am to 5pm and closed for lunch between 1pm to 2pm.  Please visit our website @ www.FallCenter.com where all of your questions may be answered and also to schedule your appointment On-line.

When pain or injury occurs, you deserve highly personalized treatment using the most advanced techniques.  At the Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg Center (FallCenter), you’ll enjoy an unsurpassed level of quality care.  Dr. Ricciardi, Dr. Shalev and Dr. McLeod are proud to provide comprehensive solutions for all types of foot and ankle problems. 

Your quality care begins the minute you arrive, as our staff greets you by name and answers your questions.  Our team of foot and ankle specialists will inspire your confidence and their genuine warmth and compassion will earn your trust.

You’ll receive a prompt and thorough assessment, including on-site diagnostic ultrasound and digital x-rays.  Your treatment plan is designed to resolve your condition without surgery whenever possible.  When surgery is needed, your feet are in the hands of leading foot surgeons with expertise in the latest minimally invasive techniques.  As a result, you’ll be back on your feet and back to your active life as quickly as possible.

Without proper treatment, an injury or chronic condition can keep you from performing even the simplest everyday tasks.  To meet patients’ most critical health needs,

Dr. Ricciardi, Dr. Shalev and Dr. McLeod have developed the following treatment programs: Bunion Solutions, Heel Pain, Diabetic Foot Care and Sports Medicine.