During the holiday season, all the stress from decorating, shopping, family gatherings, parties, and traveling can take their toll on your feet. Don’t let soreness or foot injuries ruin your holiday season. Below are quick tips for happy holiday feet. Keep your feet warm. In very cold weather, wear padded socks if going outdoors for […]

Ingrown toenails can be very painful, commonly affecting the big toe. An ingrown nail occurs when a sharp corner of the toenail digs into the skin at the side of the toe. The result is pain, swelling, redness, and even a risk for infection.     Common signs and symptoms • Redness around the toenail […]

Everything you Need to Know About Gout Gout is a painful conditions causing swollen, red, and stiff joints. It occurs when uric acid builds up in the body, forming needle-like crystals.   Symptoms When you have gout, urate crystals can build up in your joints for years. When there are a lot of crystals, some […]

Naples, FL – Parents can prevent a common childhood foot problem by following some simple recommendations, according to a Dr. Kevin Lam, foot and ankle surgeon. Naples, FL foot and ankle surgeon  Dr. Kevin Lam, DPM, FACFAS, DABLES, DABPS, says ingrown toenails are one of the most frequent conditions he treats in children. Many kids […]

With age, the chances of developing osteoarthritis increases. This joint damage leads to pain, swelling, and deformity. Arthritis has many causes. It can develop as a result of rheumatoid arthritis, after a fracture, or other causes. Regardless, the end result is thinning of the protective joint surface cartilage, which produces bone to bone friction. This […]

Bunions come in different sizes and shapes. Signs and symptoms include a bump on the outside of the base of the big toe, swelling or redness around the big toe joint, and pain. Bunions commonly take years to form but eventually they can become so painful that even walking can be difficult. With all the […]

Top podiatrist shares advice. Naples, FL —  As millions of avid golfers get ready for another season of pars and bogeys, they should be aware of potentially serious foot problems that can result from years of playing the game. Although golf is not considered a rigorous sport, the physical act of repeatedly swinging a golf […]