Frostbite is a real concern for those living in parts of the country that experience harsh winter weather like the greater Chicago area. How much do you know about what causes frostbite, its symptoms, and what you should do if your feet get dangerously cold? What is Frostbite? Frostbite is a condition that occurs in…
When the skin on the feet becomes very dry, heel cracks can happen. This risk increases in winter months, when a lack of humidity in the air can rob skin of moisture. Also known as fissures, heel cracks are not only unattractive; they are painful. Further, these chronic breaks in the skin can provide entry…
Do you have a favorite season? One survey found that 41% of U.S. adults choose fall. Spring and summer each received 24% of the total favorite vote, while only 11% said winter is their season of choice. Each season has something to offer: fall’s crisp air and colorful beauty, the promise of spring, summer fun…even…
Thanksgiving is behind us, and the holiday shopping season is in high gear. Whether you’re headed to the mall or shopping online from home, you have so many opportunities to give gifts that will foster great foot and ankle health among your family and friends. Here are five suggestions from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos: Of…
Just like you see a physician for a checkup or an ophthalmologist for an eye exam, everyone – men and women of all ages and children, too – should see a podiatrist like Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos for an annual exam, even if they are not experiencing foot pain or other symptoms. Have you been…
We’re headed into the holiday season, and, for many women, this means high heels. You might like the way they look, but they are notorious contributors to several foot health problems. Like most podiatrists, Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos recommends you limit your time in those stilettos or, better yet, retire them entirely. Here’s why: Bunions…
As America celebrates Thanksgiving this month, many of us will make lists of all that we have to be grateful for, our family, friends, and homes. But will you give thanks for your good foot health? Here are three reasons to be grateful for your healthy feet and ankles: They help you stand upright. As…
You might already know that you should see a podiatrist when you have a problem related to the health of your feet and ankles, but how much do you know about what you can do to prevent those problems from occurring? Here are five tips from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos to help keep you looking…
November is American Diabetes Month. How much do you know about this whole-body illness and the very particular ways in which it puts foot health at risk? Here is some valuable information from Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. What is diabetes? Hormones are chemicals in your body responsible for a wide range of functions, including development, metabolism,…
Foot pain is a common complaint that brings people to the Ravenswood office of Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos. Foot pain is a real problem that can make it hard for you to work, enjoy exercise, or go about the activities of daily living. Metatarsalgia is one common diagnosis related to this discomfort. What is metatarsalgia?…
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