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Saturday, 25 July 2020 21:17
Are you Making it Worse by Waiting?
Ever wonder why your pain fluctuates from very little to intense but never goes away? How many times have we had a sore foot, and after a few days of rest, the pain went away?
But, sometimes the pain lingers. It is almost like a pendulum swinging back and forth. Right when you think, “I’m going to make an appointment to see the doctor, “ it starts to feel better and you decide to wait it out. You let the process continue and before you know it, it has been 6 months or a year with a nagging, maybe not horrible, but annoying pain.
Treating chronic issues are different than treating acute injuries. Usually, rest is simply not enough. Even medications lose their ability to help with the pain.
Heel pain is a great example. Plantar Fasciitis is a common problem that many people suffer from. Most of the time, we can treat people quickly and get them pain free in a matter of days or weeks. Luckily, we have some of the best tools to diagnose and treat pain. The right formula for pain free feet is different for everyone.
Some people need orthotics because their foot structure is causing re-injury. Some people need stem cells because their body isn’t providing them with the right tools for healing. Some people need steroid injections to help with the healing process. A few people may need to have surgery. There are usually options when treating your chronic pain, but more rest is not going help.
You could be doing more damage by waiting it out. If you have been having pain for more than two weeks, you need to make sure your injury is not more severe. Like anything else, the sooner you attack a problem, the easier and faster it is to solve.
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Friday, 04 January 2019 21:04
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Poor Blood Circulation in the Feet
Poor blood circulation in the feet and legs is often caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is usually the result of a buildup of plaque in the arteries. Plaque buildup, or atherosclerosis, can be the result of excess calcium and cholesterol in the bloodstream. This restricts how much blood can flow through arteries. Reduced blood flow to a certain area of the body severely limits the amount of oxygen and nutrients that part of the body receives. This leads to degeneration in the muscles and other tissues. Sometimes, poor blood circulation in the feet and legs can be caused by other conditions, such as the damaging or inflammation of blood vessels, known as vasculitis.
The lack of oxygen and nutrients caused by poor blood circulation can restrict muscle growth and development, as well as cause muscle pain and cramps, weakness, and stiffness. Other common symptoms include numbness in the legs and feet, skin discoloration in the affected limbs, slower nail and hair growth, and erectile dysfunction in men. In more severe cases of PAD, pain can be present even when a person isn't exercising, and may range from mildly uncomfortable to completely debilitating.
Poor blood circulation in the feet and legs is more common in those who are overweight or obese, have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, who smoke, or who have a family history of PAD or related conditions such as a heart attack, stroke, etc. Diabetes and smoking place a person at greatest risk for developing poor blood circulation, although advanced age, over 50, can also increase risk.
If you are experiencing poor blood circulation in the feet and legs caused by PAD, it is important to make changes to your lifestyle in order to reduce your risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke caused by this condition. If you smoke, quit completely. This will increase the amount of oxygen in your bloodstream. Exercising and reducing the saturated fats in your diet. Saturated fats come from fatty meats, fried foods, whole milk, etc., can make a difference in improving blood circulation in feet. It is also important to avoid developing influenza and to carefully control your blood sugar if you have diabetes.
Your doctor may recommend combining lifestyle changes with a prescription medication regimen to improve blood circulation. The most commonly-used medications for PAD are called statins and work by blocking the amount of enzymes in your body that produce cholesterol. They are known by the brand names Zocor, Lipitor, Crestor, and others.
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Thursday, 30 July 2020 20:46
Heel/Arch pain
Heel pain can be due to a variety of reasons. Some of the differential diagnosis for heel pain are heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, calcaneal fracture, ruptured plantar fascia, Achilles tendonitis, Posterial tibialis tendonitis, Baxter nerve entrapement, sciatica just to name a few. You should take you heel/arch pain seriously and get properly diagnosed in order to avoid further complications. Take action call a podiatrist today. Don't delay your proper diagnosis and treatment of this problem as it may get worst if left untreated. Please feel free to call our office and schedule an appointment at 954-455-9404 or Click here to make an appointment online. Our doctor is very well trained and has experience in treating your heel pain.
Adriana Strimbu, DPM, PA
404 N Federal Hwy
Hallandale, FL 33009
954-455-9404
Hallandale foot and ankle specialist Dr. Adriana Strimbu can treat a variety of foot and ankle problems including diabetic foot care, sports related foot and ankle injuries, heel and arch pain, numbness and swelling of the feet and ankles. She provides treatment for all the foot and ankle problems to the residents of Hallandale, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Aventura, Miami and surrounding areas. Call today 954-455-9404 for an appointment or click here to make an appointment online.
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