Podiatry services is a medical specialty focused on the foot, ankle and lower limbs. Podiatrists diagnose, treat and manage diseases and injuries of the foot and ankle and provide care to patients of all ages, from toddlers with walking abnormalities to elderly with mobility issues. Podiatrists deal with a wide range of foot and ankle issues including heel pain, bunions, ingrown toenails, shin splints, flat feet and more. They can also perform surgery, prescribe medications and design custom orthotics and prosthetics.

During your visit, the podiatrist will review your medical history and conduct a physical examination of the foot and ankle to look for signs of infection or deformity. They may recommend X-rays or other diagnostic tests to get a better look at your foot. They will then create a treatment plan that best meets your needs.

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This might include a combination of treatments like soaking the foot in warm water, using over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and wearing loose-fitting shoes, or in more severe cases, surgical removal of the ingrown toenail. They can also treat heel pain by prescribing medications or performing injections. They can even make custom foot support shoe inserts called orthotics based on a mold of your foot.

Your podiatrist can also help you prevent foot problems by guiding proper foot hygiene, regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight. And they will refer you to other physicians if their examination of your feet indicates signs of a bigger health problem like diabetes or vascular disease.