Family Foot & Ankle Centers Blog

Diabetes and Poor Circulation in the Feet An excessive amount of sugar in the bloodstream from uncontrolled diabetes can cause the blood vessels to narrow and thereby reduce the amount of blood flowing through the veins. This is known as poor circulation, which is...

What Is Sever’s Disease? Children who are growing and physically active can put excessive wear on the growth plate of their heel bone, which attaches to the Achilles tendon. Repetitive pulling on the growth plate causes inflammation and pain in the heel and is...

What to Do if Your Child Breaks Their Ankle If your child has broken their ankle through an accident or sports-related injury, you may be wondering what you can do to help. First, it’s important to understand that their recovery time largely depends on how severe...

Heel Pain Can Be Treated!Do you suffer from heel pain when you get up in the morning? If so, you should seek the professional help of your podiatrist and have a proper diagnosis performed. Heel pain can be caused by several different foot-related conditions. The...

Who Is at Risk for Gout? Gout is characterized by the sudden onset of severe pain, swelling, tenderness, redness, and warmth in a joint, and it typically affects the joints of the feet. The big toe’s joint is a particularly common site for gout. Gout is caused by a...

Why Do Ingrown Toenails Occur? Ingrown toenails can cause pain and discomfort. They develop when the sides of the toenail grow into the outer edges of the skin. In severe cases, the affected nail can become infected, and liquid may start to ooze from the...