Many health conditions that you didn’t know you had can be discovered through foot examinations. Melanoma, for example, is a skin cancer that can appear on the sole of your foot. Athlete’s foot is another condition that can be diagnosed from a foot examination. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that appears as a scaly, red rash between the toes. Lastly, clubbing in the nails can be a sign of heart or lung disease. These two diseases are two of the top causes of death in the United States.
Every day foot care is very important to prevent infection and other foot ailments. If you need your feet checkedcontact Dr. Michael E. Newman of Pennsylvania. Our doctors can provide the care you need to keep your pain free and on your feet.
Every Day Foot Care
Often, people take care of their bodies, face and hair more so than they do for their feet. But the feet are a very important aspect of our bodies, and one that we should pay more attention to. After all, without our feet, we would not be able to perform most daily tasks. It is best to check your feet regularly to make sure there are no new bruises or cuts that you may not have noticed before, for example.
For dry feet, moisturizer can easily be a remedy and can be applied as often as necessary to the affected areas. Wearing shoes that fit well can also help you maintain good foot health, as well as making it easier to walk and do daily activities without the stress or pain of ill-fitting shoes, high heels, or even flip flops.
Also, wearing clean socks with closed shoes is important to ensure that sweat and bacteria do not accumulate within the shoe. Clean socks help to prevent athlete’s foot, fungi problems, bad odors, and can absorb sweat.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Plymouth Meeting and Ambler, PA. We offer the newest diagnostic tools and technology to treat your foot and ankle needs.
