Many people simply learn to live with discomfort, especially when it comes to their feet. Foot pain can be too common after a long day of work, but you shouldn't have to endure it, in many cases, foot pain is a sign that something has already gone wrong. Don't ignore your feet, you depend on them more than you know, learn more about all the reasons why you need to visit your podiatrist by reaching out to your local experts at the Foot & Ankle Center of Illinois in Springfield, and Decatur, IL.
If You Have Pain
If you are already experiencing foot pain then taking a trip to your podiatrist's office is highly recommended. Many feel pain due to jobs that involve a lot of walking, especially over hard flat surfaces, if you're overweight, or are wearing improper footwear that does not provide enough support. Your foot doctor can provide this support by suggesting appropriate shoes and with custom-made orthotics and by treating any underlying conditions.
If You Suffer From a Foot Condition
An underlying foot condition can affect your feet in many ways and can be exacerbated by outside factors. If you have a family history of foot problems you are more likely to develop them yourself, a common example is low arches which can put undue pressure on your feet and can lead to problems like heel pain. So if you have an underlying foot condition you should be seeing your podiatrist regularly to manage these.
Diabetes
It's not only foot-specific conditions that are cause for concern, diabetes can seriously affect your health in a number of ways and specifically your feet. Diabetes makes it difficult for you to notice injuries to your feet and also affects how these heal, which can cause them to become quickly infected if they are not spotted and treated in time. If you have diabetes it may be recommended that you visit your doctor more regularly.
Podiatrist in Springfield, and Decatur, IL
Dial (217) 787-2700 to schedule a visit with your local podiatrist at the Foot & Ankle Center of Illinois in Springfield, and Decatur, IL.