Your feet are speaking to you. Through sharp pains, soreness and even the way you favor one part of your foot over the other, they are always communicating with you. And sometimes, they are telling you that you need to see a podiatrist.
A foot pain podiatrist can help resolve your discomfort quickly and safely, preventing small problems from becoming debilitating. To help you figure out what your feet are saying, here are three situations where they want you to see the doctor.
#1: Your Foot or Ankle Is Stiff and Swollen
It’s easy to ignore your feet, but when they are speaking to you, it’s important to listen.
In many cases, this is arthritis. While this is a chronic condition, there are ways to manage it to improve your comfort and hold back its progression. If you start to notice that your ankle joint isn’t moving so great or things look swollen, make an appointment.
#2: You Have Ongoing Pain for More Than Three Days
The sooner you see a podiatrist, the better. But at the same time, we know that most aches and pains really do go away in a day or so. If you get the feeling something is seriously wrong, make the appointment ASAP. However, if things don’t seem too concerning but the pain is still there three days later, you still need to see a doctor.
#3: Your Arch Pain Is Chronic
Most of us will experience arch pain at one point or another. However, if yours is fairly consistent, you’ll need to get help. This is likely plantar fasciitis which can become debilitating without the proper intervention.
If you are in the Gaithersburg area and your feet are talking to you, now is the time to see the Shady Grove Podiatry team. Call us at 301-948-2995 or fill out our contact form to get started.
