The Benefits of Seeing a Podiatrist

The optimal health of your feet is intricately linked with optimal overall health. Issues in your feet and ankles can cause debilitating pain and discomfort for weeks. Right after becoming aware of a problem in your feet or ankles, you should visit a podiatrist. Dr. Brandon James and Dr. Sarah James from Foot & Ankle Surgery of New Braunfels are podiatrists in New Braunfels, TX who only treat foot and ankle injuries. 

What Does a Podiatrist Do?

Podiatrists are highly trained physicians who specialize in the treatment of injuries and conditions specific to the foot and ankle. If you need a podiatrist in New Braunfels, TX, you're right where you should be, internet-wise. 

Beyond what general physicians that treat the entire body can provide, a podiatrist will supply you with a more specific and accurate diagnosis of the root cause of the problem.

What Are Some Reasons I Should See a Podiatrist?

Reasons to visit a podiatrist are:

• Heel pain: This is commonly caused by plantar fasciitis. However, there may be other reasons that you have heel pain. 
• Trauma to the ankle/foot complex: If you sustained a fall and hurt your foot or ankle, or have foot or ankle pain after a car accident. 
• Sports injuries: Athletic injuries are a common cause of injuries to the feet and ankles. These usually present themselves as overuse injuries of the ligaments and tendons surrounding the ankle. Some examples are Achilles tendonitis and ligament damage.
• Ingrown toenails: Positive news about this condition is that it is easily treatable. But, address them promptly to prevent significant pain.
• Hammertoes: This unnatural bend of the toe or toes can progress quickly. What began as a nagging annoyance can quickly become a very painful condition requiring surgery.
• Bunions: Bunions are bumps that develop on the inside of your foot where the big toe meets the rest of the foot caused by dislocation of the big toe joint at its base. 
• Plantar warts: A virus causes warts. This virus finds a place to live on the bottom of your foot and infects the surrounding skin. Plantar warts may potentially recede on their own. But to make sure that the warts are completely eradicated, a podiatrist should be consulted to determine the best treatment strategy.
• Neuropathy:  Neuropathy involves the interruption of nerve signals from the foot to the brain. And vice versa. Severe pain, tingling or even numbness of the foot can result from this condition when not promptly addressed. Diabetes is a common cause of neuropathy, and proper preventative care of the feet is critical to avoiding serious issues with the foot.

Contact Us

The list above does not encompass all conditions we treat at Foot & Ankle Surgery of New Braunfels. For any issue you are having with your feet or ankles, schedule a consultation with one of the Drs. James, podiatrists in New Braunfels, TX. You can reach our friendly staff by calling (830) 387-4427.