It’s been nearly 70 years since the first U.S. Surgeon General’s report on smoking. By now you’ve probably learned that tobacco use causes lung, mouth, and other cancers and that it is dangerous for your heart, lungs, and overall wellbeing. But did you know that tobacco use also poses risks for your feet, ankles, and…
May is Neuropathy Awareness Month. How much do you know about this common issue that affects the limbs? The more you know, the more able you will be to spot neuropathy symptoms and address treating the condition. What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is an illness related to the nerves that can appear in the arms, hands,…
May is Arthritis Awareness Month. How much do you know about arthritis? Here are ten facts for you from podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos: Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease. With 26 bones and 33 joints each, your feet are particularly vulnerable to arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes the cartilage in…
As we head into May, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos and the My Chicago Foot Expert staff are preparing to celebrate Women’s Health Month. Are you ready? How much do you know about the health conditions that are more likely to affect women’s feet than men? Let’s explore a few that you should be aware of. Have you ever noticed…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has set aside May 5 as World Hand Hygiene Day. Hand washing rates were high in the early days of the pandemic but have dropped as the population has learned to live with Covid. As World Hand Hygiene Day approaches, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos and everyone at the My Chicago Foot Expert office want…
April is Limb Loss Prevention Month. Did you know that diabetes is the leading cause of lower limb amputation in the United States? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 60% of all non-accident-related amputations occur among people with diabetes. Each year, 73,000 diabetics lose a limb, and up to 50% of diabetics will die…
April is Foot Health Awareness Month and a chance for you to learn more about hammertoes, a common foot deformity. Have you noticed a change in your foot shape, or are you experiencing discomfort? Both are reasons to see a podiatrist like Cook County foot doctor, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos, without delay. What is a hammertoe?…
People often come to the My Chicago Foot Expert office and ask Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos, “What can I do to improve my foot and ankle health?” One answer is simple: Take a walk! The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and a great opportunity to remind you of the many benefits that walking can offer…
Winter is almost over, and, with spring on the horizon, Chicago-area men, women, and kids who hung up their sneakers for the winter are getting ready to return to outdoor activities this spring. Are you among them? What sports are you looking forward to resuming? No matter what you prefer, your choice to exercise regularly…
How much do you know about diabetes? The fourth Tuesday in March is Diabetes Alert Day and a great opportunity to make sure you are well-informed about this dangerous illness that can put foot health at risk. Here is some information that Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos wants to share: What is diabetes? Your endocrine system…
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