How do I identify problems that need a podiatrist's attention?
Generally, the problems related to your feet and ankles, such as blisters, pain, athlete's foot, need a podiatrist's attention.
You should seek advice from our podiatrists if you come across following problems:
- Persistent pain in feet or ankles
- Non-healing ulcer
- Blisters on feet
- Severely cracked or peeling away of skin over your feet
- Changes with, or thickened toenails
- Severe heel pain, swelling, redness, pus discharge, accompanied by fever
- Athlete's foot
Source: https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/
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