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Associates in Podiatry
3000 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
412-881-5580
Associates in Podiatry
3000 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
412-881-5580
Suite 575, 650 Smithfield Street
Pittsburgh,
PA 15222
412-471-2124
Podiatrist
3000 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
The podiatrists at Associates in Podiatry treat foot and ankle problems such as heel pain, diabetic foot care, bunions and shockwave therapy in Pittsburgh, PA.
3000 Brownsville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
The podiatrists at Associates in Podiatry treat foot and ankle problems such as heel pain, diabetic foot care, bunions and shockwave therapy in Pittsburgh, PA.
Podiatry Factoid
The human foot has been called the mirror of health. Foot doctors, or doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs), are often the first doctors to see signs of such systemic conditions as diabetes, arthritis, and circulatory disease in the foot. Among these signs are dry skin, brittle nails, burning and tingling sensations, feelings of cold, numbness, and discoloration. Always seek professional care when these signs appear.
The human foot has been called the mirror of health. Foot doctors, or doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs), are often the first doctors to see signs of such systemic conditions as diabetes, arthritis, and circulatory disease in the foot. Among these signs are dry skin, brittle nails, burning and tingling sensations, feelings of cold, numbness, and discoloration. Always seek professional care when these signs appear.
According to an American Podiatric Medical Association survey, 76 percent of Americans said they spend more than four hours each day on their feet. The same percentage said they had foot problems in the last 12 months.
The survey also showed that more women complain that their feet hurt all the time.
Foot pain is caused by a wide variety of things, including:
- Arthritis
- Bone spurs, which are sharp pains in the heel, sole, and toes and are generally caused by activities that involve strenuous foot-pounding.
- Bunions
- Calluses
- Corns
- Fallen arches
- Gout, which commonly occurs in the big toe, causing it to become red, swollen, and very tender.
- Ingrown toenails
- Morton's neuroma (characterized by sharp or burning pain in the ball of the foot, which may go into the toes) is less common but is also often caused by wearing tight-fitting shoes.
- Plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the connective tissue on the sole of the foot)
- Sprains
- Stress fractures of the metatarsal bones
- Warts
- Wearing improper shoes or extensive use of the feet.
