You actually may be experiencing a medical emergency with certain symptoms. Foot pain can impair your ability to function. Seek immediate medical care if: Can’t stand on your foot, Have severe swelling accompanied by excruciating pain, See redness with the swelling, Are feverish and your foot is warm to the touch, Have tenderness that could signal an infection, See any oozing pus from an open wound, Have diabetes and foot pain; the two can signal major complications.
It is important to remember that all symptoms should always be discussed with your podiatrist after a thorough consultation and examination for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan to exclude any underlying serious condition.
Your podiatrist in New York City has a wide array of surgical options to treat your foot pain, but surgery is always the last resort. Take your foot pain seriously. There are so many options for treatment that it is not worth it to wait.
All symptoms should always be discussed with your podiatrist after a thorough consultation and examination for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan to exclude any underlying serious condition.