| Where do you go when you have problems with | | | | probably can't help you with that either. In fact, |
| your feet? Do you visit a Podiatrist or a general | | | | your doctor doesn't even examine your feet |
| doctor? If you're like most people, you go to | | | | during a routine exam. |
| your general doctor. But a Podiatrist may be a | | | | This is why Podiatrists exist. They are there to |
| better option when it comes to treating your | | | | help with the two body parts most often ignored |
| feet. | | | | - your feet. If you go to your general doctor with |
| Most people never even think to visit a Podiatrist. | | | | foot problems, they'll probably just tell you to find |
| When something goes wrong with their body, | | | | a Podiatrist anyway. |
| they either try to fix it themselves or they visit a | | | | Healthy feet are important. Most people don't |
| general doctor. But there are many conditions in | | | | realize the amount of stress they put on their |
| which a Podiatrist would be the best person to | | | | feet. Take a moment to think about it. Your feet |
| visit. | | | | take the brunt of your weight every single day. |
| Common foot and ankle problems can be easily | | | | You often squeeze them into shoes that are too |
| treated by a general physician. Some can even be | | | | tight. And some people spend time walking or |
| treated at home. Things like ingrown toenails and | | | | running on hard surfaces every day. |
| athlete's foot are common ailments that don't | | | | Be kind to your feet and find a local Podiatrist. |
| require the help of a Podiatrist. But your foot is | | | | Don't go limping to a general doctor for your foot |
| more complicated than you realize. Plenty of | | | | care. Chances are a local Podiatrist is the best |
| things can go wrong that a general doctor may | | | | option for you. |
| not be well equipped to handle. | | | | The Next Step |
| Your general doctor may not know much about | | | | Click the links below to get more information |
| Achilles tendonitis, but it's a common and painful | | | | about finding a Podiatrist. Having a convenient |
| foot problem that a Podiatrist would recognize | | | | Podiatrist close to home is important for both you |
| right away. Have you noticed that the arch in one | | | | and the care of your feet. |
| of your feet has fallen? Your general doctor | | | | |