Jeffrey Wachtel - Wachtel Foot & Ankle

Athlete’s Foot: The Sole Story

Do you suffer from itching, burning, dry, and flaking feet? It could be athlete’s foot. Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedis, can be extremely contagious, often infecting shower floors, gyms, socks and shoes, and anywhere else feet might contact. It’s commonly found in public changing areas and bathrooms, dormitory style living quarters, around locker … Continue reading

Risk of Gout Flare-Ups Rises as Temperature Increases

A study conducted by Dr. Tuhina Neogi and colleagues at the Boston University School of Medicine revealed that excessive humidity and warm temperatures might increase the likelihood that people who have gout will experience flare-ups of their condition. The researchers collected data using an online survey of 619 individuals with gout diagnosed by their doctors. … Continue reading

What is Gout?

Gout is a form of arthritis that is unusually painful. A slight touch can send shooting pain. The most common area for gout to occur is in the metatarsal phalangeal joint of the big toe. Other areas of the body frequently affected by gout are the knees, elbows, fingers, ankles and wrists. Gout occurs when … Continue reading

Risk of Gout Flare-Ups Rises as Temperature Increases

The Average Shoe Size is Getting Bigger

The company of shoe retailer Stuart Weitzman makes shoes that go up to a size 12. Weitzman has reported that, in the past, the average shoe size of the company was a size 7. Recently, however, size 8 has become the new average. As shoe sizes become larger and larger, so does the demand for … Continue reading

Getting the Right Shoe Size: How To Keep Your Feet Happy

Are your shoes the right size? Many people are walking around with ill-fitting shoes. Picking the right shoe size is not rocket science, but there are a few things to remember when selecting your next pair. Most shoe stores and department stores have rulers for measuring your feet, and these can give you an exact … Continue reading

Podiatric Care Not Priority Even In Spite of Pain

The American Podiatric Medical Association found through their survey that seventy-seven percent of Americans report experiencing some form of foot pain. One third of those surveyed who said they had foot pain aid mentioned seeking the care of a podiatrist. Additionally, half of the respondents who suffer from foot pain say this pain happens to … Continue reading

What is a Podiatrist

The branch of medicine that is focused on the treatment, diagnosis, and study of disorders of the lower leg, ankle and foot is referred to as podiatry. Because people often spend a great deal of their time on their feet, many problems in this area can occur. A person seeks help from the field of … Continue reading

Dark Chocolate Can Aid Circulatory Problems

Chocolate fans may find yet another reason to love the sweet goodness that it often brings. A study conducted by scientists at Sapienza University found that the polyphenols found in dark chocolate can increase blood flow. This is especially good news to patients who suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD). Half of the study’s subjects … Continue reading

Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Poor Blood Circulation in the Feet

Poor blood circulation in the feet and legs is often caused by peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is usually the result of a build up of plaque in the arteries. Plaque build up, or atherosclerosis, can be the result of excess calcium and cholesterol in the bloodstream, which restricts how much blood can flow through … Continue reading