5 Ailments Covered by Podiatry Treatments

1. 5 Ailments Covered by Podiatry Treatments

2. Introduction People have a lot of questions in their minds about podiatry treatments. Like any other branch of medical science, podiatry needs qualified doctors for dealing with some specific problems. In the coming slides, we’ll discuss five major ailments treated by podiatrists.

3. Five Major Ailments Diabetic Foot Ulcers Foot Deformities Heel & Arch Pain Arthritis Bunions

4. Inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and juncture of lining along with increasing fluid levels in the joints are known as arthritis. Multiple reasons may cause arthritis. Major symptoms of arthritis include severe pain, stiff or swollen joints, etc. In most cases, it is genetic. Podiatrists prescribe exercise and pain-killer in their earlier stages. If it takes worse form, surgery may be required. Arthritis

5. Diabetic Foot Ulcers A diabetic foot ulcer is a wound that diabetic patients are likely to grow. It takes place at the bottom of the foot. When ulcers get infected, it may result in serious condition. It increases the risk of lower extremity amputation. To treat diabetic foot ulcers, doctors may choose either non-surgical or surgical methods depending on the current condition of the patient. Bunions A bump on the joint is called a bunion. It forms a growth on the toe by moving the bones and tissues out of the place. This toe is forced to bend towards the others and often it causes a terribly painful lump on the foot bone. There are many treatment methods available for bunions including padding and tapping, medication, physiotherapy, using orthotics, etc. If all these ways fail to improve the situation, then doctors head towards surgery.

6. Foot Deformities In most cases, foot deformities imply an unusual flat or high arched feet having no symptom of pain. Some people are born with foot deformities while some people experience it due to an injury. If it is caused by an injury, then the doctors prescribe rest and application of ice to reduce the pain. Once the pain is controlled, stretching exercises are prescribed. For severe pain, anti-inflammatory medicines are applied. Surgery can opt only when the condition cannot be controlled by the methods mentioned above.

7. Heel& Arch Pain Due to the poor condition of bone or nerve, a high arch can take place. It causes severe pain in most cases. To diagnose this issue, some tests are done including electromyography, MRI, nerve conduction studies, and X-ray. Same way, cracked heel treatment is also determined. Doctors suggest orthotics deal with this issue. Surgery can opt only for severe cases. These are five major ailments that podiatry covers. There are many minor ailments treated by podiatry.

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