Help for Ingrown Toenail -Nicholas Crismali, DPM - Podiatrist in Victorville, Apple Valley and Hesperia, CA

Ingrown Toenail - Podiatrist in Victorville, Apple Valley and Hesperia, CA - Nicholas Crismali, DPM

Dr. Nicholas Crismali of Crismali Foot & Ankle discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Ingrown Toenail.

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Ingrown nails are nails whose corners or sides dig painfully into the skin, often causing infection. They are frequently caused by improper nail trimming, but also by shoe pressure, injury, fungus infection, heredity, and poor foot structure.

Toenails should be trimmed straight across, slightly longer than the end of the toe, with toenail clippers.

If they become painful or infected, contact our office. We may remove the ingrown portion of the nail, and if the condition reoccurs frequently, we may permanently remove the nail.

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Help for Heel Pain Hesperia, Apple Valley, Victorville, California Podiatrist

Heel Pain - Podiatrist in Victorville, Apple Valley and Hesperia, CA - Nicholas Crismali, DPM

Dr. Nicholas Crismali of Crismali Foot & Ankle discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for Heel Pain.

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 Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia, that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Overpronation is the most common cause of plantar fasciitis. As the foot rolls inward excessively when walking, it flattens the foot, lengthens the arch, and puts added tension on the plantar fascia. Over time, this causes inflammation.

Also known as heel spur syndrome, the condition is often successfully treated with conservative measures, such as the use of anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medications. In persistent cases, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) may be used to treat the heel pain.

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