What Can a Podiatrist Do for Foot Pain in Yonkers, NY?When someone walks into my office with foot pain, the first thing I try to do is understand exactly what kind of pain they're having. Not all foot pain is the same. For some, it's a sharp stabbing pain under the heel first thing in the morning. For others, it's an aching near the ball of the foot that gets worse by the end of the day. Sometimes it's numbness, burning, swelling, or even a sore that won't heal.

Fungus lives in dark, moist places — especially inside your shoes. You can treat your nails all day long, but if you keep stepping into a contaminated shoe, the fungus will come right back. Spray the inside of your shoes regularly. Let them dry completely between wears. Don't wear the same pair every day. And make sure your socks are clean, dry, and changed daily.

One of the most important things I tell my diabetic patients is this: Any wound on a diabetic foot is dangerous. A blister, a bruise, a cut — even if it looks small — can turn into something very serious very quickly. That's because diabetes affects circulation, nerve supply, and the ability to fight infection.