Neuromas, or pinched nerves, are a benign tumor that can cause burning, tingling, and numbness in your foot. Contact us for a personalized treatment plan. Dr. Carol A. Akerman, DPM is here for your podiatric needs with over 35 years of experience. Providing you with medicine and surgery for patients with sprains, arthritis, sports injuries, and athlete's foot.
Visit us today. You'll find plenty of free parking at our office.
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Heel pain is generally the result of faulty biomechanics that places stress on the heel bone and soft tissues that are attached to it. It can also occur from an injury from walking, running, or jumping on hard surfaces, the use of ill-fitting footwear, or being overweight. If you're experiencing foot pain, call our experienced doctor at Carol A. Akerman, DPM.
If you can not feel pain or sense temperature, you could have nerve damage. It can lead to slow healing of wounds. Minor injuries can turn into serious infections. You must do your best to practice foot care and keep your blood glucose levels on target to keep your feet safe. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) occurs when blood vessels in the feet and legs are narrowed or blocked by fatty deposits.
We can help you with your ingrown toenails, fungus, or bruised nails. Keeping your nails in good condition is important. If you find any signs of a problem, call our doctor at Carol A. Akerman, DPM in Knoxville, TN. Ingrown toenails can be caused by improper trimming, inherited nail deformities, injuries, fungal infections, or pressure.
If you recently pulled, stretched, or tore a ligament, you may feel pain and experience swelling in your ankle or foot. It may be bruised. A common cause of ankle sprains is tripping and stumbling on uneven ground. If you have a sprain, symptoms you will have are pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty walking on the ankle or foot.
Athlete's foot is a skin infection caused by a fungus. It usually occurs between the toes or on the soles of the feet. It usually attacks feet because shoes have a warm and humid environment, giving fungus a great home. To have your athlete's foot checked and treated, get in touch with the qualified doctor at Carol A. Akerman, DPM.
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