Diabetes can often cause numbness in feet because the disease actually damages the blood vessels and nerves in the foot region. These conditions are referred to as diabetic neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease and while the effects sound mild. this condition if left unchecked can cause ulcers or even gangrene...
Cherrywood Foot Care is a Bellmore based Podiatry center led by Dr. Joseph Burke. He along with his team of 3 fellow physicians treat many foot problems and provide extensive therapies. One of the most common procedures performed at Cherrywood Foot Care is arthroscopy. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure...
Has your nails become weaker and weaker as time went on? Do they seem to chip or fall off often? Are they growing in shorter then usual? Are your nails affected by fungus, nail dystrophies and trauma? If so, you should look into KeryFlex treatments. KeryFlex is a safe nail reconstruction...
Fracturing one of your metatarsal bones is never fun, and it can sometimes be a long process to heal it fully. It may be difficult to even know if you should consider surgery or just try and rehab it and let it heal on its own....
Many people may be asking themselves “does it matter what type of shoe I wear?” The answer to this question is yes, the type of shoe that you wear does matter and it also matters what type of activity you are performing while wearing a particular shoe. There is quite...
Having flat feet can be a very painful and uncomfortable thing to live with. It not only is painful for the feet but it can also be painful for your back and legs. Luckily, flat feet can be helped with proper medical therapies administered by a podiatrist, at-home techniques, as...
Foot fungus and other fungal infections are more common than people may realize. There are many causes of foot fungus and things that you are currently doing can be the precursors to getting a foot fungus infection. There are things you should be conscious of so that you can avoid...
Summer is among us which means hotter weather, lighter clothing, and definitely more sweating. In summer we sweat from our heads all the way down to our toes. There are some ways to prevent sweating such as hydrating and staying in shade but sometimes you just cannot avoid your feet...
Summer is here and that means free time and vacations! Nothing can ruin a vacation more than obtaining an infection that you have to bring home with you. One of the most painful, overlooked infections are ones that you have to step on everyday, such as plantars warts on the...
Beach season is just around the corner and taking care of your feet is just as important as taking care of the rest of your body. Following just a few steps can help you with your foot care and protect your feet, avoid sunburn, and wounds. Even though your feet...