3 Uncommon Reasons You Need a Podiatrist

There are many obvious ways to tell you need to see a podiatrist about your foot or ankle problems, but what about when it’s not so obvious? If you have a prominent bunion or suffer from hammertoes, most people know right away they need to see a podiatrist. The real problem comes when the signs you might be seeing aren’t what you would think needs the attention of a specialist. We found that the three most uncommon reasons you need a podiatrist stem from symptoms that most people think are normal.

YOUR FEET LOOK DIFFERENT THAN OTHERS.

Everyone is different - we are all different heights, shapes, and weights, and this includes our feet. But when our feet look drastically different from others, like discoloration on your skin, oddly shaped toes, or toenails, or you have wonky arches compared to your friend; this can be a sign of underlying problems.

IT’S UNCOMFORTABLE OR PAINFUL TO WALK BAREFOOT.

While walking barefoot more often than necessary isn’t recommended by any podiatrist, a normal and healthy foot shouldn’t be met with pain or discomfort when barefoot. It’s easy for someone to mistake discomfort while barefoot as their feet simply being sensitive, but the truth is that you could be pinpointing inflammation.

YOUR FEET ARE SORE OR SWOLLEN AT THE END OF THE DAY.

All of us are tired at the end of the day, of course - but in the case of those who find themselves going to bed more often than not with sore and swollen feet, it’s time to be concerned. The possibilities are endless: you could be experiencing inflammation from plantar fasciitis, fallen arches, or even developing the circulatory disease. 

Don’t let these seemingly normal symptoms go unnoticed! Foot and ankle pain or discomfort is anything but normal, and certainly not uncommon.

Here at The Texas Foot Specialists, Dr. Bruce Miller and Dr. Gregory Mangum provide expert and specialized care to address all of your foot and ankle needs. From conservative to advanced surgical treatments, you can always count on us for quality and compassionate care. Contact us online to make an appointment at one of our conveniently located offices in Sugar Land, Pasadena or Houston.