Just about everyone experiences some sort of foot or heel pain at one time or another. But when do you need to see a podiatrist, and how will he or she treat your condition? Here is some information on the type of training these professionals go through, common conditions they treat, and when you need to visit one.
Training
A podiatrist is a medical professional who evaluates, diagnoses and treats conditions and injuries that primarily affect the ankle and foot. In order to obtain certification, he or she must undergo four years of medical training at a podiatric medical school and then perform a three-year residency in a hospital. Once their training is complete, they earn a DPM, or doctor of podiatric medicine degree and will then be eligible to obtain board certification in foot and ankle surgery.
Common Conditions Podiatrists Treat
There are several conditions that our podiatrist, Dr. Reza Mobarak, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA, treats on a regular basis. Here are just a few of the more common ones:
Heel Pain
This condition can be caused by several different things, including Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
Diabetic ulcers
Approximately 15 percent of people who suffer from diabetes have these wounds. They typically appear on the sole of the foot and can easily become infected. If an infection is severe enough, an amputation may be required.
Sports injuries
Our podiatrist in Plano can help treat common injuries, such as foot and ankle sprains as well as tendinitis. However, he or she can also take care of more severe problems such as a rupture of the Achilles tendon.
When to See One
If you have chronic or severe foot and heel pain, you should talk to your doctor to see if you need to visit with our podiatrist in Plano, Dr. Mobarak. If you have diabetes, however, you should talk to a podiatrist regularly, even if nothing is wrong. That way, you can be aware of any warning signs that something serious may be occurring and get it treated immediately before any permanent damage takes place.
How to Contact Dr. Mobarak
If you are experiencing any sort of severe foot or heel pain whatsoever, the experts with Southwest Foot & Ankle are ready to help. You’ll visit with our podiatrist in Plano, who will quickly diagnose your issue and provide the treatment that’s right for you.
Give us a call at 972-805-9985 in Plano, 972-318-2738 in Lewisville or 972-318-2655 in Irving to schedule an appointment.
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