When To See a Podiatrist

Don't take your feet for granted!  Your feet are your support system when engaging in activities that require you to stand, walk, or run. Issues with your feet and ankles can cause incapacitation for days, weeks, months, or years. Immediately after you become aware of a problem with your feet, you should consult a podiatrist. Dr. David Biesinger, our podiatrist in North Las Vegas, NV from Centennial Foot & Ankle, specializes in the treatment of foot and ankle injuries. 

What Is a Podiatrist?

A podiatrist is a highly trained doctor who specializes in the treatment of injuries and conditions specific to the foot and ankle. A podiatrist can give you a more accurate diagnosis of the root of the problem than what other providers who treat the whole body will supply you with. If you are searching for a  podiatrist in North Las Vegas, NV you need to look no further.

What Issues, Conditions, or Complaints Warrant a Visit to a Podiatrist?

Some reasons to see a podiatrist are:

  • Heel pain: This pain is often caused by plantar fasciitis, but a podiatrist must make a formal diagnosis as other issues may be responsible for your heel pain. 
  • Trauma: Dropping a heavy object on your foot, falling and spraining your ankle or involvement in a car accident that injures your foot or ankle - are all reasons to see a podiatrist.
  • Sports injuries: Overuse injuries are common in sports, meaning that the ligaments, tendons, or muscles surrounding the ankle and foot are overworked. Examples are Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and plantar fasciitis.
  • Ingrown toenails: This is usually easily treatable, but can cause significant pain if not promptly addressed.
  • Hammertoes: This unnatural bend of the toe or toes can begin as mildly annoying and progress quickly to a very painful condition that requires surgery. Address it ASAP.
  • Bunions: Bunions develop because of a dislocation of the big toe joint, which can cause a bump to develop on the inner portion of your foot where the base of the big toe meets the foot.
  • Plantar warts: A virus causes plantar warts that takes up residence on the sole of your foot and infects the skin. They may retreat on their own, but you need to conduct a podiatrist to ensure the elimination of warts.
  • Neuropathy: Diabetes is a common cause of neuropathy of the feet, and if you have it, you know just how painful it can be. Neuropathy disrupts nerve signals from the brain to the foot and vice versa. It also disrupts circulation to the foot. This often results in severe pain, tingling, or even numbness. Proper preventative care of the feet is imperative to prevent severe issues that can lead to loss of the foot.

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If you are experiencing any of the above complaints in North Las Vegas, NV, a podiatrist visit is in order. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Biesinger at Centennial Foot & Ankle by calling (702) 852-2402.

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*Note: Every other Wednesday, Dr. Biesinger is in surgery. Our receptionist is still available for scheduling via phone.

Monday:

8:30 am-2:30 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-4:30 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-3:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

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