According to studies, foot disorders affect up to 60% of older adults in the U.S. alone. Your feet are responsible for balancing the weight of your entire body, so problems associated with our feet can seriously affect our quality of life.

If you’ve ever had a blister on your foot, then you already know how debilitating foot pain can be. For people with chronic foot problems, a short trip to the grocery store can be an agonizing affair.

It’s important now more than ever to lead healthy, active lives without our movement being impeded. There’s no need to live with chronic foot pain. A single trip to a foot and ankle specialist to address your foot pain can give you long-term benefits as well as improvements to your overall health.

Here are some common foot and ankle conditions in the U.S.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Affecting over 1.3 million Americans, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly affects the joints of the feet, as well as the hands. In certain cases, it can affect the ankles.
  • For those with RA in their feet and ankles, walking around is very painful and getting anywhere can be agonizing.
  • Usually, RA is treated with a mixture of medication, physical therapy, and regular exercise. In extremely severe cases, ankle surgery or even angle replacement can be used as treatment.
  • Quick and aggressive treatment is the best way to deal with the pain and control the inflammation, with early diagnosis being the key to keeping your condition under control and to stop it from deteriorating.

Bunions

  • Affecting one-third of the adults in the U.S., bunions are caused by a genetic condition that affects the structure of the foot. This condition is highly inheritable, and you should be cautious if a relative is afflicted with bunions. Along with this, women are more likely to get bunions than men.
  • Restrictive footwear is also thought to be a cause, or at least exacerbate the already existing condition.
  • There are many ways to treat bunions outside of surgery. QueensDocs can help assess your condition and discern whether bunion surgery is necessary or not.

Diabetic Foot Ulcerations

  • The American College of Physicians have stated that diabetic foot ulcerations are one of the most common complications associated with diabetes.
  • Diabetes can cause nerve damage in the feet, numbing you to any problems such as blisters, sores, and cuts, which left untreated can lead to serious infection. Along with this, diabetes is also linked to reduced blood flow to the feet, meaning that minor problems don’t heal as fast.
  • With this dangerous combination, a simple blister can become gangrenous and life-threatening. With some severe cases leading to the amputation of the foot or even leg.

If you are affected by diabetes, inspect your feet regularly and see your doctor as soon as you see a change in your feet.

Here at QueensDocs

Podiatrists at QueensDocs are here to treat both major and minor conditions associated with the feet and ankles. Whether you’re an athlete suffering from athlete’s foot, or an elderly patient with diabetes, we offer a wide range of treatment for a myriad of conditions.

Whatever your symptoms or your condition, it is better to deal with your foot and ankle problems before they deteriorate and affect your daily life. We have many effective treatments for chronic conditions, so come to QueensDocs and find out what your options are so you can get back on your feet.

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