Your First Visit to A Podiatrist: What To Expect
If you've been to the podiatrist's office before, it's perfectly understandable if you're a little nervous about your first visit. But you may be put more at ease if you understand what you can expect from your visit, which is the aim of the article, and you can learn much more by reaching out directly to your Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, podiatrist, Dr. Jeffrey Agricola of Prestige Podiatry. Every podiatrist and podiatrist office will vary in the way they work with you, but fundamentally, there are a few procedures you can usually count on.
Getting to Know You
Your symptoms are the reason why you came into the office, and so they are often the first thing discussed. Your doctor will usually take time to get to know you if you're a new patient, often to help inform the likely culprit for your symptoms.
During this initial conversation, your doctor will ask you about your medical history to help determine a diagnosis and to learn what other professionals have tried or diagnosed themselves.
Examination and Treatment
After speaking with you about your symptoms and medical history, the usual next step is to physically examine your feet. They may apply gentle pressure to different spots and perform other tests to determine where the pain is and how severe it is, or to explore other possible issues.
With all of the above information, your podiatrist may provide you with a treatment plan, unless you require further tests. However, the treatment recommendation will be explained to you in detail so that you can make an informed decision.
Podiatrist in Indianapolis and Carmel, IN
Your podiatrist can also help you prevent complications with regular preventive care, which is especially important if you suffer from chronic health conditions that can be impacted by the health of your feet, like diabetes.
Schedule a visit with our Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, podiatrist Dr. Agricola of Prestige Podiatry, by dialing (317) 881-0070 to reach the Indianapolis, IN, office and (317) 846-4111 for Carmel, IN.