When to See a Foot Specialist?
People generally seek a doctor of podiatry for help diagnosing and treating a wide array of foot and ankle problems. Don't hesitate to call Ouachita Foot and Ankle if you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed below, or if you have a concern that isn't listed.
Contact Us Right Away if You Experience
- Persistent pain in your feet or ankles
- Visible changes in the nails or skin on your foot
- Severe cracking, scaling, or peeling of skin on the heel or foot
- Blisters on your feet
- Increased pain, swelling, redness, tenderness, or heat
- Red streaks extending from the affected area
- Discharge or pus from an area on the foot
- Foot or ankle symptoms that do not improve after two weeks of treatment with a nonprescription product
- Spreading of an infection from one area of the foot to another, such as under the nail bed, skin under the nail, the nail itself, or the surrounding skin
- Thickening toenails that cause discomfort
- Heel pain accompanied by a fever, redness (sometimes heat) or numbness, tingling in the heel, persistent heel pain without putting any weight or pressure on your heel or pain that is not alleviated by ice, or common over-the-counter painkillers (like aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen)
- Poor circulation associated with diabetes and the development of athlete's foot
- Any injury to the ankle, foot, or nails.
- Wounds on the ankle or foot that will not heal.
- Foot or ankle deformities
- Changes in wear on shoes
- Changes in gait, which is the way you walk.
More Information About Our Services
We offer diabetic shoes and inserts, custom molded orthotics, fungal ointments for nails and urea cream for thick calloused skin.
Call us at
501-627-0700 whenever you need an experienced podiatrist for your foot ailment.
We have experienced staff dedicated to providing excellent customer services. Call us
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