Pain is one of the most common symptoms that drive people to visit their foot doctor, but in a lot of circumstances, pain is a symptom that something has already gone wrong. Your Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, podiatrist can definitely treat painful foot conditions but they can also help you to prevent them. There are many benefits from visiting your podiatrist on a regular basis, more so for those with chronic foot problems or conditions such as diabetes, but if you would like to learn more you can contact Dr. Jeffrey Agricola of Prestige Podiatry.

What Is a Podiatrist?

A podiatrist is a doctor who specializes in treating the foot, ankle, and other structures that connect to the leg. Your foot doctor can treat a wide variety of conditions relating to your feet.

Foot Pain

If you suffer from foot or ankle pain your foot doctor is the obvious person to turn to. Pain is typically a symptom of a foot problem, most commonly related to improper support or too much stress or pressure on your feet.

These are often treated with orthotics or proper footwear, or both, although the actual treatment depends on the specific problem being addressed.

Underlying Conditions

There are different types of underlying chronic conditions, these typically have to do with either typical wear of the foot due to age, or are related to genetics. An example of the latter is low arches, or flat feet, which make problems like heel pain much more likely.

Your doctor can also treat these with orthotics to provide the support it may require but may suggest surgery if noninvasive approaches don't prove fruitful.

Although diabetes is not a chronic foot condition, it is nonetheless a chronic one that can affect how quickly wounds heal, something that can cause complications. So it's almost a necessity that anyone with diabetes visits their podiatrist on a regular basis.

Podiatrist in Indianapolis and Carmel, IN

Whether you are struggling with a foot problem or are looking to prevent them, the first step to take is to schedule a consultation with your Indianapolis and Carmel, IN, podiatrist Dr. Agricola of Prestige Podiatry by dialing (317) 881-0070 for the Indianapolis, IN, office and (317) 846-4111 for Carmel, IN.