Patel Podiatry
Blog
The Patel Podiatry blog offers expert insights on a range of foot health issues. Topics include common conditions like heel pain, fungal nails, and capsulitis, as well as tips for managing symptoms and preventing problems. The blog serves as a valuable resource for patients seeking to understand and address their foot concerns, providing advice directly from experienced podiatrists like Dr. Sanjay Patel. It’s a great place to stay informed on the latest podiatric treatments and care tips.
What Causes Bumps on the Heel?
Your heel is an unexpected place to find a lump or bump, especially if you don’t play sports and haven’t suffered a foot injury. Fortunately, most lumps and bumps on the heel are harmless, although some can be painful. Any new lump on your foot should be checked...
What’s the Best Treatment for Warts on the Foot and Toes?
What are Warts? Warts are small growths on the skin that are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). People often get warts on their hands, feet, or toes, and they can sometimes last for quite a while. There are different types of warts, including common warts and...
Are Plantar Warts Contagious?
A healthy, active life starts with healthy feet. The average person will walk around 100,000 miles in their lifetime – that would take you around the world three times. And yet we so often overlook foot care. Plantar warts are unsightly, embarrassing,...
What Are Your Options for Treating Toenail Fungus?
When you realize you have a fungal toenail infection, it can become hard not to think about it. Every opportunity to go open-toed in front of others can come with second thoughts. Do I really need to wear sandals to the beach? Maybe...
Women’s Foot Care Tips
Strong, healthy, and pain-free feet are an essential component of overall health and happiness no matter who you are or how old you may be. That being said, it’s still fair to say that women are generally more likely to struggle with certain kinds of foot issues than...
When is it Time for New Orthotics? 4 Ways to Tell
Few pieces of technology are going to serve you forever. Just ask the VCR in your basement! Custom orthotics are built for durability, but the pair you may have now will not be able to provide you the cushioning and corrective support you need for all eternity....
What is the Best Way to Get Rid of Plantar Warts?
If you or a loved one has plantar warts, there is no better time to start thinking about getting rid of them than right now! While warts are often harmless, it can take a very long time for them to disappear on their own – up to a year or even longer in...
Common Pregnancy-Related Foot Problems
Pregnancy (not to mention parenthood!) means you’re going through lots and lots of changes. Changes to your body. Changes to your lifestyle. Changes to your financial priorities! We’re sure you’ve got a lot on your plate already, but in the midst of all this, don’t...
Can I Still Run with Heel Pain?
Running is more than just a mode of exercise for many people. It can be a way to break free from long days at work, a mental and spiritual pick-me-up, an ambition to continually improve, or a lifestyle shared with friends and family. It is a great activity in many...
5 Summer Foot Care Tips
Summer is here again, and for most of us here in Connecticut that’s really good news. True, this will be a summer unlike any in living memory. Concerns about COVID-19 are still going to be with us for a while yet, and that means certain social activities may be off...
My Child Has Heel Pain. Now What?
Heel pain is one of those symptoms we tend to associate with getting older, or working a physically strenuous job. It’s not something we would typically expect to hobble children and adolescents, especially right when they’re starting to get active with sports and other activities!
Are Bunions Hereditary?
If you know someone who has one, chances seem pretty good that their child or parent (or both!) also has one.