by drbetschart | Aug 25, 2020 | Diabetes, Foot pain
Whether it appears suddenly or has been present for a while, it could be the sign of something serious. Unless an injury occurred, most swelling doesn’t hurt. Don’t let that fool you. Some of the most common reasons for swelling of the ankles and feet are: Veins not...
by drbetschart | Aug 13, 2020 | Foot pain, Footwear
A luxury car like a Rolls-Royce needs every part working perfectly to glide down the road effortlessly. You can’t even hear one of these on the road — they are that smooth. Our body is no different. Keeping our feet and lower extremity joints working optimally...
by drbetschart | Aug 6, 2020 | Foot pain, Foot ulcers, Footwear, Heel pain
Have you seen the new reality show on TLC called “My Feet are Killing Me?” They chronicle the story of three patients with significant foot problems as they find solutions and relief. A recent episode showed a gal with six toes who was having pain from her shoes...
by drbetschart | Jul 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
If a hammertoe hurts, it’s usually because the shoe rubs on the prominent knuckle. The reason to be concerned is that more problems can stem from this. Some of the complications from hammertoes are open sores, infections, stress fractures, and tendon or ligament...
by drbetschart | Jul 30, 2020 | Foot pain, Footwear, Heel pain
It seems logical that a cushion in your shoe should help relieve pain in the heel. But… it almost never works. (We wish it were that easy!) In fact, most store-bought inserts don’t help this condition much. The bottom of your heel doesn’t start hurting in most cases...
by drbetschart | Jun 9, 2020 | Injuries
A very unfortunate injury in sports is a tear of the Achilles tendon. It can take 6-12 months to get back to full strength depending on the severity of the injury. What’s fascinating about this particular injury is how almost all victims of it say a similar thing....
by drbetschart | Feb 4, 2020 | bunions, Diabetes, Foot pain, Podiatry
It’s always up to you… Most foot surgery is elective. Elective means it’s always up to you, the patient, to decide if and when to have it. We are often asked when the right time is to consider surgery. In most cases, the best answer is when the pain is becoming...
by drbetschart | Jan 31, 2020 | Diabetes, Injuries, Podiatry
Neuropathy and Frostbite: A Dangerous Combination People who suffer from diabetes and neuropathy shoel know why it’s important to avoid frostbite. Neuropathy, a condition often experienced by those with diabetes, affects the body’s ability to feel, and...
by drbetschart | Jan 28, 2020 | Foot pain, gout, joint pain
Not only for Kings… The sudden onset of pain and swelling in the foot is often… Gout! Yes, gout! Even if you’ve never had it, you can get it. Anyone over 20 years of age is prone to this condition. The big toe joint area is where gout attacks most. It can also occur...
by drbetschart | Jan 24, 2020 | Diabetes, Foot pain, Injuries, Podiatry, skin conditions, toe nails
Proper foot care can prevent many foot problems Here are some tips for proper foot care: 1. Wash your feet in warm water every day, using a mild soap. Do not soak your feet. Dry your feet well, especially between the toes. 2. If the skin on your feet is dry, keep it...
