Author: Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM

March is nearing its conclusion and spring on the horizon. That means many families are starting to look toward winter’s end. Some, who have been recreating outside through the cold months, are looking forward to changing activities. Others are thinking about a return to outdoor fun. No matter which of these sounds like your family,…

March is National Nutrition Month and an excellent opportunity to give some thought to the intersection between diet and health. No doubt, you have gotten the message that it’s important to eat sensibly and exercise for optimal well-being. Do you know that when you make smart diet choices, you also protect your foot health? Here…

Foot discomfort is like the proverbial “frog in the pot.” Changes occur gradually, and each day you let your pain go unaddressed is one more day in which it can worsen and become more serious. It is the case for all manner of illnesses and injuries and is particularly true of bunions. A bunion forms…

At first, many people thought the COVID-19 pandemic would be a brief situation and made what they thought would be a temporary choice to postpone routine medical care. Appointments for services such as dental cleanings, mammograms, and preventative podiatry were put off. But the pandemic has gone on longer than anyone expected, and everyone has…

Corns and calluses are common skin conditions that bring people to the Ravenswood office of Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. Anyone can develop a callus or a corn – men, women, and children are all at risk. Do you know how to prevent corns and calluses, how to spot them, and what to do…

February is the month when men, women, and kids show their affection with cards, flowers, chocolates, and gifts. Here’s a suggestion from Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos: take advantage of the opportunity to show your feet, ankles, and lower legs some love. They are among nature’s hardest-working miracles, enabling you to stand, walk, and…

February is American Heart Month, and it’s a good time to remember when you schedule your annual visit with a board-certified podiatrist like Cook County foot doctor Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos, you’re not just taking care of your feet, ankles, and lower legs. The health of this part of your body can offer important information about…

Plantar warts are among the most common reasons patients come to see Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. Men, women, and children are all vulnerable to this condition. How much do you know about the cause, symptoms, and treatment of plantar warts? The strain of the human papillomavirus that causes plantar warts enters the bloodstream through…

Pregnancy is a joyous time for most women. It can be challenging, however, to deal with the physical changes that take place. Of course, there’s the weight gain necessary to carry a child, but other, more negative side effects can occur. Many women experience heartburn or other digestive changes. Some find themselves feeling like their…

January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month. How much do you know about thyroid disease and its possible effects on your foot health? Here are three facts that Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos would like you to know: Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in your throat. It is part of your endocrine system…