22 Apr When Should You Go To The Doctor For A Foot Injury?
If you’ve recently hurt your foot, you might be wondering if you need to visit the doctor. Even if the injury seems minor, it can be excruciating and limit your range of motion. In many cases, the pain may go away over time, but other times it may be necessary to seek help from a podiatrist. At Cherrywood Foot Care, we specialize in various areas regarding the foot and ankle. We can help address your injury effectively to get you back to doing the activities you love!
When Should You Go To The Doctor?
You’re on your feet all day, so to suffer any kind of foot injury is frustrating. Sometimes you may not realize that you need to see a doctor. A key indicator that you should visit us is consistent pain. If the pain is mild and you are able to manage your usual activities, your injury will likely heal itself with time. Some signs you need to see a podiatrist for your injury include:
- Pain in both feet.
- Persistent pain that doesn’t subside a few weeks after the injury.
- Swelling or heat in the foot that hasn’t improved since your injury.
- You have diabetes.
- You have tingling, burning pain, or numbness in the bottom of your foot.
- There is a visible deformity of your foot.
- Inability to bear weight on your foot.
The foot is a highly complex system made up of muscles, bones, joints, tendons, nerves, and ligaments. All of these are vulnerable to injury. The following are some of the most common injuries we handle at our office:
- Bunions.
- Plantar Fasciitis.
- Heel Spurs.
- Stress Fractures.
- Hammertoe.
- Arthritis.
- Achilles Tendonitis.
Our podiatrists are experienced in treating various ailments that affect the feet and can identify the root cause of your foot injury and devise a treatment plan to help you make a full recovery.
Contact Us
Do not let persistent foot pain take control of your life. At Cherrywood Foot Care, we pride ourselves in helping patients manage their injuries and getting them back on their feet. If you believe that you may have a foot injury, please do not hesitate to contact us and schedule your appointment today!