Dr. Jeffrey Agricola of Prestige Podiatry is your expert foot doctor in Indianapolis and Carmel, IN. Your feet take on a lot of stress and impact every day, so sometimes you'll get aches and pains. But when do you need to see your podiatrist? Keep reading about foot pain and come see us if you are concerned about the health of your feet.
Foot pain
Your podiatrist in Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, is here for you when your feet are in pain. You might be tempted to ignore small aches and pains, but you should always contact your foot doctor if anything concerns you. Some common causes of foot pain can include:
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Fractures
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
- Hammertoes
- Diabetic neuropathy (pain and tingling)
- Tendonitis
If you are having pain or symptoms of these problems, your podiatrist in Carmel, IN, and Indianapolis, IN, can help. If you can't get to a doctor right away, keep reading for tips to care for your foot at home.
When to see a doctor
You know your body best, so if you are ever concerned about pain in your foot you should see your podiatrist. If you are having aches and pains in your feet there may be things you can do at home but you should always call your podiatrist if anything is worrying you.
Some aches and pains can be soothed using the RICE method, standing for rest, ice, compression (wrapping the foot in a compression bandage), and elevating the foot. You can ice the foot for 20 minutes at a time, and then remove the ice for 20 minutes and repeat. This can soothe your pain but isn't a substitution for treatment. See your podiatrist if your symptoms don't improve or worsen.
Prestige Podiatry is here for you if you are in pain. With locations in Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, Dr. Jeffrey Agricola can help you find relief. Contact us for an appointment in Carmel, IN, at (317) 846-4111, and in Indianapolis, IN, at (317) 881-0070.