Your feet take a beating as they carry your entire body’s weight and keep you balanced as you walk, jog, and run. Podiatrists are doctors who specialize in the feet and ankles, so these physicians have seen it all when it comes to foot and ankle conditions, disorders, diseases, and injuries.
If you have an injury to your foot or ankle from playing a sport or engaging in an activity, a podiatrist knows how to quickly and efficiently diagnose and treat the injury so you can heal as quickly as possible. If you have diabetes and are feeling pain and tingling in your feet, rest assured that podiatrists understand diabetic foot conditions and have special training and experience in diabetic limb salvage and wound care.
Let’s talk about what you can expect from your first appointment with a podiatrist and where you can go to get this specialized healthcare.
Complete and Thorough Foot Checkup
A podiatrist partly relies on the information you provide, and they will spend time asking about your health history. Specifics such as the precise site of the problem, when the symptoms began, what could have caused it, and your pain level will all be helpful in giving the podiatrist a fuller picture of the issue. Your past surgeries, treatments, and current medications are also taken into account during the evaluation.
The podiatrist will then perform a physical examination. The doctor may utilize various tests to aid in diagnosing your condition. During the exam, the podiatrist will look for things such as skin and nail changes, deformities, and muscle weakness. If you have diabetes, the physician will also check your lower extremities for warmth and loss of sensation.
Treatment Recommendations for Your Feet
If you are seeing the podiatrist for common foot problems like corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, or fungal infections, these can be treated right there in the office. If you are there for diabetic foot or an injury, the doctor may recommend anything from custom orthotics to prescription medication to surgery.
Prevention Advice
The type of treatment you’ll receive at a reputable podiatry practice is comprehensive and includes preventive care. The podiatrist will provide recommendations regarding footwear, orthotics, medication, exercise, and activity modification to prevent a recurrence of the problem or to help you heal from the foot injury.
Top Podiatrist in South Texas
Our podiatrists at The Podiatry Group of South Texas provide the highest-quality podiatric care to our patients. We will recommend the least-invasive treatment methods possible, but we are also trained and experienced in foot and ankle surgery if that is what is necessary to get you back on your feet and free from foot pain.
To schedule a consultation with one of our podiatrists, call our location nearest you or request an appointment online now. We are proud to offer Telemedicine visits for your safety and convenience at this time. We look forward to seeing you.
