My feet swell in summer. Why? What do I do?
The heat causes vasodilation, that is, it causes the veins of the return circulation to enlarge and then they cannot do their role of venous return well.
When should you go to the podiatrist for suspected ingrown toenail?
You should go to the professional in podiatry when there is recurrent pain and inflammation; that is, after one or two times that the patient has not been able to handle his normal nail cutting and feels pain. If we do this, the treatment will be simple and less invasive.
¿El paciente con uñas encarnadas se puede hacer autocuidado en casa?
Puede ser posible la realización del autocuidado en casa, siempre y cuando no exista infección y con las pautas y recomendaciones, realizadas por el podólogo, en cuanto al corte de las uñas, el instrumental empleado y la metodología.
How are ankle sprains diagnosed?
To diagnose a sprained ankle, your doctor will ask you questions about your injury and examine your injured foot. He will evaluate your ankle bones and soft tissue, observe your ankle's range of motion, and do various strength tests.