Foot Health Care Blog
Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle
Foot Pain Isn’t the Only Reason to See the Podiatrist
At Pasco Hernando Foot & Ankle, patients often don't bring unusual foot symptoms to our Hudson office if they're not painful. It is an unfortunate mistake because there are many ways besides pain that your feet may be trying to tell you that something is wrong with them or the rest of your body. Below are some symptoms you shouldn't ignore.
Back to School Shoe Shopping Tips
It’s the beginning of August, meaning the new school year is approaching. If you’re a parent or grandparent who will be buying new shoes for returning to school, we at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle would like to offer some “cliff notes” to help you score the best footwear for your child or teen.
4 Reasons Not to Wear Flip-Flops Daily
At Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle, we know many of our patients love their flip-flops. They are relatively inexpensive and very convenient because they are so easy to slip on and off your feet. Flip-flops do serve a purpose. Around the pool and at the beach or gym, they protect your feet from coming in contact with contagious fungal infections. They’re also preferred to bare feet if you’re walking out to get the mail or newspaper. However, making flip-flops, your primary footwear, can harm your feet (and other parts of your body). Long hours spent in flip-flops has several drawbacks. Below are four ways they can hurt your feet.
Avoid the Beach Day Blues
Nothing can ruin a beach day faster than a foot or ankle problem. Here are some potential shore issues and steps to take to protect your feet.
Understanding Bunions
A bunion is a bony protrusion that forms on the outside of your big toe and a condition that we treat frequently at Pasco-Hernando Foot & Ankle
What is causing your blisters?
Waking up to feet full of blisters can be extremely painful. Not only are they red, swollen and sore but they can make putting on shoesvery difficult. Waking up with blisters virtually overnight is possible and here are some of the reasons you could be suffering from these painful bumps.
Diabetes and Your Feet: What’s the Connection?
Diabetes is a disease that has to do with the production and processing of insulin in your body and it currently affects over 30 million Americans. This is climbing towards 10% of the population.
Fungal Infection Protection
Most people have seen pictures of toenail fungus flying around on the internet. Most people with agree that this type of foot condition is both a medical and cosmetic issue.