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Is there a callus on your foot? Many people – men, women, and children – develop a callus at some point in their lives. Also called a tyloma or a keratoma, calluses are compacted, thickened patches of dead skin cells. Calluses can occur anywhere on the body, but are especially common in weight-bearing areas that are close to the…

Like so much about self-care, much about foot and ankle health can be improved through regular exercise and a healthy diet. How much do you know about eating for foot health? Here are some suggestions from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos for four simple, painless food swaps to make in 2020: Skip sweetened cereal for breakfast. Studies have…

Are you planning a vacation this winter? Will you be traveling by airplane? It’s going to be hard to enjoy yourself if foot or ankle illness, or injury strikes! Here are four tips from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos to keep your feet safe and healthy before, during, and after your flight: Travel in comfortable shoes. You might be…

If you’ve been living with foot or ankle pain when you stand, walk, or run, your podiatrist might recommend custom orthotics for cushioning and support. You might be wondering what orthotics are and whether they’re worth the investment, especially considering that over-the-counter gel insoles are available in many pharmacies and big box stores. Here are some answers…

It’s the time of year when many of us are taking stock, contemplating what we’d like to change – or perhaps attract more of – in the coming 12 months. What about you? Have you made some new year’s resolutions, perhaps to create some of the good habits that increase health and wellness? Have you…

Over one quarter of the 206 bones in your body are located in your feet and ankles, and over one-half of those are in your toes. With little padding to protect those delicate bones from injury, it’s no wonder that a fractured toe is a common reason for patients to visit their podiatrist. Many people…

If your doctor has told you that you have an enchondroma, you might be feeling anxious, wondering what exactly is this and whether anything can be done to manage your condition. The good news is that enchondroma is common, treatable, and not dangerous in and of itself. Enchondroma (pronounced en-kon-DRO-ma) is a type of benign,…

Are you still making your way through your holiday gift list? Is there a “hard-to-buy-for” name on it? We’re here with some ideas that will please even the most challenging friend or family member! Everyone loves a gift that makes feet feel comfortable and pampered. Here are five great suggestions from Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM: You…

Have you been diagnosed with diabetes, or has your doctor told you that you are at risk of this illness? If so, your foot health is at risk. What Is Diabetes? There is a small gland in your body called the pancreas. It is responsible for the production of the hormone insulin, which is essential…

Have you scheduled a visit to the My Chicago Foot Expert: Stavros Alexopoulos, DPM office? Is it your first visit with a foot doctor? No need to worry! A podiatrist like Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos is a medical specialist who often sees new patients and who will bring years of education and experience to your visit. You can be…