A fungal infection is progressive and does not go away on its own. If left untreated, it can cause pain and mobility problems that can affect your life and routine activities. Call Premier Podiatry and schedule an appointment with Velimir Petkov to discuss your symptoms of toenail fungus as soon as possible. He will focus …
Our feet undergo heavy wear and tear every day and any injury to the feet and ankle can result in immobility. Sprains can range from being mildly uncomfortable to excruciatingly painful as there are so many small bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles in your ankles that are vulnerable to injury. It is best to see …
Ganglion cysts are not dangerous, but the discovery of a lump on your foot and ankle can be alarming, and these cysts can be painful as well. They can also impact your ability to move comfortably if they are pressing against a tendon or joint. Call Premier Podiatry and get expert guidance if you notice …
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Ingrown toenails can be a very painful problem, but they’re also fairly common. In fact, surveys show that about 20% of patients who visit their family doctor for foot pain have an ingrown toenail. So what is an ingrown toenail, exactly? And what is the best way to achieve ingrown toenail removal? Let’s take a closer look. …
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There are over 100 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), which is the cause of warts in humans. You may have heard of sexually transmitted HPV, but this virus also passes from non-genital areas and affects broken areas of your skin. These infections turn into warts, which are little raised or flat bumps that appear on different regions …
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In a study of adults 40 and older, over 26% of the survey group reported having flat feet. When you consider how many people have flat feet but have yet to realize it, that number is probably higher. Oftentimes, people with no symptoms or mild symptoms don’t realize that their flat feet, also known as fallen arches, …
The average person spends over 60 percent of their day on their feet. It makes sense that aches and pains are common complaints from many people. Almost anything can cause foot pain. For example, if your shoes don’t fit, if you wear flip-flops frequently if you suffer from diabetes or arthritis, and issues related to poor circulation. …
Nothing is more important to a parent than their child’s good health. You care about their wellbeing, activities, and interests. Dr. Velimir Petkov is here to help you stay well-informed and involved in your child’s foot care. At our podiatry practice, we often get asked: “do you guys treat children?” Not only do we treat …
Many of us take the arches in our feet for granted, but your arches aren’t without purpose. The arches in your foot exist because the tendons in your foot and lower leg pull together to make space at the bottom of your foot. If those tendons fail, the arch disappears. When that happens, it throws …
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Did you know that Eight out of 10 Americans report feeling foot arch pain? Yet, less than half go to a podiatrist to address these aches and pains. Sixty percent consult with their primary care doctor. And another 48 percent fill out an online questionnaire to try to self-diagnose the problem. Only 37 percent talk to a podiatrist. But here’s the …
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