Bunions are one of the most common foot deformities we see at our podiatry practice at Stavros O. Alexopoulos, DPM in Chicago. They affect women in larger numbers and tend to worsen over time. However, our podiatrist, Dr. Stavros Alexopoulos, wants to tell you that the sooner you treat your bunion, the less problematic they will be! What…
We’ve all had the experience of injuring the ankle, whether it’s from running, dancing, walking in heels or stepping off of a curb. Most of these injuries result in an ankle sprain, which damages the tissues around the ankle joint. Usually, the ankle is twisted in a sudden manner and is stretched beyond its normal limits….
Have you ever wondered what those shoe inserts you see at pharmacies do for you? They can provide support for your feet in areas that need it the most! And while those ones do its job, the custom-made orthotics by our podiatrists do not compare! Read about the many benefits these foot care essentials: Custom…
Warts, in general, are not perceived very kindly. Plantar warts, the ones that develop on the soles of your feet, are no exception. However, they are extremely common and our podiatrist, Dr. Stavros Alexopoulos, treats patients with plantar warts frequently. How do warts form? Plantar warts are small blister-looking bumps that are formed from a virus. They can…
Heel spurs are not a walk in the park. They are bony extensions of the heel bone that form as a result of repetitive irritation of the heel bone. They are frequently associated with plantar fasciitis, a condition that leads to swelling and irritation of the ligament that connects the heel bone to the toes. Heel spurs…
Problems with your toes can seem minor, but there are some you want to avoid at all costs. Ingrown toenails are a condition that can cause severe pain, discomfort, and lead to infections as the nail grows further into the skin that surrounds the toenail. What starts off as an annoyance can quickly become a majorly painful…
Calluses may seem harmless and unassuming but can become problematic if ignored. Calluses are hardened areas of the skin that typically form as the skin of your foot rubs against the inside of your shoe. High heels, repetitive pressure on one area of the foot, and deformities like bunions and hammertoes are common causes of this…
“Summertime, and the living is easy …” – unless you suffer from feet that have unusually unpleasant odors. In other words, they smell! This common but embarrassing problem is called bromodosis and is most often caused by sweating. Together your 2 feet have 250,000 sweat glands – more than in any other place in your body! Most…
Do you have rough, cracked skin on the bottom of your heels? You may be self-conscious of these unpleasant skin areas, but the worst part is that they can be very painful. Heel cracks are also called heel fissures. When the dry skin builds up on the heel and cracks under pressure, it may be difficult…
Most people have normal arches – some have flat feet where the arches have collapsed – and a very few have high arches. The foot arch is formed by tendons that attach to the foot and heel bones. The tendons work together to form the proper arch. The primary job of the arch is to move weight…
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