What to Expect When You See a Podiatrist

What to Expect When You See a Podiatrist

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…

Four Reasons to Reconsider Your High Heels

Four Reasons to Reconsider Your High Heels

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…

Give Thanks for Foot Health

Give Thanks for Foot Health

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…

Five Ways to Take Great Care of Your Feet and Ankles

Five Ways to Take Great Care of Your Feet and Ankles

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…

Relieving the Pain of Metatarsalgia

Relieving the Pain of Metatarsalgia

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?…

Preventative Care is Key to Good Foot Health

Preventative Care is Key to Good Foot Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This is our chance each year to remind you not only to schedule your annual mammogram, but also that preventative care is important for the care of your feet and ankles, too. Here are eight facts for you to know: Just like you see your physician for an annual…

Wash Your Hands for Improved Foot Health

Wash Your Hands for Improved Foot Health

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day. Remember back in the early days of the pandemic, when people didn’t know how the coronavirus was spread? Handwashing was on the rise as people sought to protect themselves from the virus. Even though it turned out that Covid-19 is passed through airborne droplets, all that handwashing contributed in…

Three Urgent Reasons to See a Podiatrist

Three Urgent Reasons to See a Podiatrist

Every October, we celebrate International Podiatry Day. While it might not seem like a big deal to you, it is to Dr. Stavros O. Alexopoulos and his team at My Chicago Foot Expert. It’s a special opportunity for us to remind you that your podiatrist is a medical specialist with years of education and experience, and…

Tips to Reduce Your Risk of a Fall

Tips to Reduce Your Risk of a Fall

You know the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” It applies to so many things, including foot health. You already know about eating right and exercising to reduce the risk of diabetes, and wearing sensible footwear to stay safe from conditions, such as bunions and hammertoes. Today, as we quickly approach the end…

Protect Feet from Fungal Infections

Protect Feet from Fungal Infections

A fungal infection can occur anywhere on your body. The skin on your feet is particularly vulnerable, as are the nails. These illnesses are not typically serious, but they can be uncomfortable. Knowing how to prevent and spot an infection and what to do if you suspect that you’ve developed one is important. The CDC’s…

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