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 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...
by drbetschart | Jan 15, 2020 | Foot pain, Heel pain, Injuries, Podiatry
Don’t ignore this one… There is a nerve in your foot that can get pinched just like carpal tunnel in the hand. The area is on the inside of the ankle and it’s called the Tarsal Tunnel. Pain can occur right in that spot. Pain can also occur in your heel, arch, and...
by drbetschart | Jan 7, 2020 | Diabetes, Foot ulcers, Podiatry
Even a small sore on a diabetic foot can be a big problem. Diabetes can often lead to decreased blood flow to the feet. Without the right amount of blood, a sore may not heal as well. Diabetes also often leads to decreased feeling in the feet. A sore on the bottom of...
by drbetschart | Nov 6, 2019 | Podiatry, skin conditions
Most people don’t realize that dry skin on the bottom of the feet could be a sign of Athlete’s Foot. Dry skin isn’t always just dry skin. It doesn’t matter whether you’re 20 years old or 80 years old, dry skin could mean you have Fungus in the skin. Athlete’s Foot...
