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For good foot health, it’s important to get to know your feet. Become familiar with their shape and appearance, and be alert to changes. If you notice something feeling or looking different, schedule a visit with a board-certified podiatrist like Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos without delay. Your foot doctor is a medical specialist with years of training…

September is Pain Awareness Month. A recent study determined that more than half of the Americans surveyed had experienced foot pain. Are you one of them? This discomfort can seriously impact your life, temporarily restricting activities. Left unaddressed, chronic foot pain can lead to a sedentary lifestyle contributing to further health issues. The good news…

The summer’s nearly over, and throughout Cook County, families are preparing for their kids to head back to school. You’re probably purchasing pencils and notebooks and shopping for the perfect first day of school outfit. Is yours one of them? But are you giving any thought to your kids’ feet and what it’s going to…

Ingrown toenails are common. So common they are one of the most prevalent reasons patients schedule appointments to see Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos in his Ravenswood office. Anyone can get an ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenails develop when the toenail grows directly into the skin instead of above it, as it should. It can happen on…

You are likely aware that exercise is good for you, but how much do you know about how regular exercise promotes good foot health? Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos wants you to know about these four ways in which exercise provides benefits to the feet, ankles, and lower legs: Weight-bearing exercise helps prevent osteoporosis, a…

It’s not uncommon for a patient to come into My Chicago Foot Expert’s Ravenswood office and find themselves shocked to discover that they have gout. They’re often surprised because they think of gout as an “old-fashioned” disease, but the fact is it’s still very active in modern times. Men and women can get gout, although it…

In 2017, a survey revealed that more than 85% of Americans over 18 had enjoyed some form of alcohol – perhaps beer, wine, or a mixed drink – over the prior twelve months. Unfortunately, other data suggests as many as one in 20 of those men and women lives with an alcohol problem. Their drinking…

How much do you know about the arches in your feet? Each of your feet contains 26 bones – that’s more than a quarter of the bones in your entire body! – arranged in a series of delicate arches. These arches make it possible for humans to stand and walk upright, a unique quality in…

Body awareness – clarity around the day-to-day appearance of your body and the sensations it experiences – is a key component of good health. When you know what is “normal” for you, you’ll be able to notice changes and report them to your health care team. Cook County podiatrist Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos recommends becoming familiar with…

After the summer of 2020, many families had to remain home to stay safe from COVID-19. Summer is in full swing, and many of My Chicago Foot Expert patients – men, women, and kids – enjoy all kinds of outdoor fun. These barbecues, beach trips, sporting events, and other activities will be a welcome relief. But you…