Foot Diabetic Care- Merrion Foot Clinic Dublin

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Diabetics

Diabetes is a condition which can place an individual at greater risk of developing serious foot problems. The problems are related to the systemic effect of diabetes on the lower limb which include:

  • Decreased circulation to the feet (reduced blood supply)
    Diabetes can affect the large arteries of the body by causing them to become narrower. If the large arteries of the leg are narrower less blood reaches the feet which is a condition called peripheral vascular disease. Less blood means healing rates for wounds, cuts, abrasions is longer and therefore increases the risk of infections and makes it more difficult for the body to fight those infections.
  • Decreased sensory nerve function in the feet (reduced feeling in the feet)
    Diabetes can affect the peripheral nerves of the body, in particular the sensory or feeling nerves. In a condition called peripheral neuropathy the nerves in the feet are less able to sense damage to the feet. If a person with peripheral neuropathy cuts the bottom of the foot they may not be aware of it and continue to walk on the injured area. The area may become increasingly damaged and infected with no warning signs that there is a problem.

The Merrion Foot Clinic provides comprehensive treatment and monitoring of diabetic feet.

Annual foot check-ups – A diabetic foot assessment occurs every 12 months or more often if required. This is a vascular and neurological assessment that enables us to determine your foot status and potential risks for you. Vascular testing includes doppler readings and other cursory tests. Neurological tests used are the standard in diabetic neurological foot assessments.

Regular foot maintenance – Once your foot status is determined, regular foot care may be conducted by us on an ongoing basis. This can include cutting of nails to prevent cuts and ingrown nail problems, removal and debridement of problem corns or callus and other routine foot advice. For many, these services are claimable under your health Insurance.

We diagnose and treat the following diabetes related foot problem. Call the Dublin based Foot Clinic on 015397834 for an appointment with our Podiatrist today.

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Bunion treatment

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Here at the Dublin based Foot clinic we treat many conditions. One of our most common treatments is that of Bunions.

Merrrion foot clinic Dublin

Merrrion foot clinic Dublin

Bunions

Bunions (Hallux Abducto Valgus) refer to the deviation of the great toe towards the outside of the foot. This deviation occurs from the great toe joint and causes the foot to become broader and the great toe does not function properly. Discomfort often occurs secondary to footwear pressure on the bunion prominence or due to degenerative changes in the great toe joint itself.

Causes of bunions include: genetic predisposition, poor footwear and hypermobile, flattened feet.

We provide the following solutions:

  • Antinflammation advice
  • Footwear advice
  • Night splinting to improve joint position and reduce discomfort
  • Forefoot padding and strapping techniques
  • Joint mobilization
  • Use of orthotics

 

Contact our clinic based in South Dublin for further information.

 

Call 01-5397834 to arrange an appointment with our Podiatrist today.

Dublin Foot Clinic

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Common Foot problems in the Podiatry/Chiropody clinic Dublin

Dublin Foot & Ankle Clinic

Calluses

Calluses (Hyperkeratosis) is a build up of thick skin on the foot caused by friction in high pressure areas of the foot. This complaint is often accompanied by corns and can be mildly uncomfortable to painful and debilitating. Calluses often appear on the bottom of the foot around the forefoot, as well as the heel and around the sides and tips of the toes. If Calluses are left untreated, they can interrupt the blood (vascular) supply to the area and ulceration may result. It is recommended that people with diabetes are regularly screened and treated accordingly to prevent the development of a callus that can cause ulcerations.We provide the following solutions:

  • Complaint removal
  • Advice to prevent the reoccurrence of this complaint

Corns

Corns (Heloma Dura & Heloma Molle) are painful lesions/spots of thickened skin on the foot caused by friction in high pressure areas of the foot.Hard Corns (Heloma Dura) appear on the top and sides of toes often secondary to footwear pressure and also along the bottom of the foot. Soft Corns (Heloma Molle) in most cases appear between the fourth and fifth toes. These have an unbearable stinging sensation and are extremely uncomfortable.

If Corns are left untreated, they can become very painful and may interrupt the blood (vascular) supply to the area and cause an ulcer. It is recommended that people with diabetes are regularly screened and treated accordingly to prevent the development corns that can cause ulcerations.

We provide the following solutions:

  • Complaint removal
  • Advice to prevent the reoccurrence of this complaint

Contact the Merrion foot clinic in Blackrock Co.Dublin on 01 5397834

Chiropodist/Podiatrist South Dublin

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Athletes Foot

Athletes Foot (Tinea Pedis) is a common fungal infection of the skin caused by the tinea pedis microbe. The signs of this complaint include itchiness, redness and peeling skin between the toes. Tinea Vesiculare is another fungal complaint of the foot that often presents with small blisters under the arch of the foot.

We provide the following solutions:

  • Recommend appropriate antifungal medication to remove the complaint
  • Advice to prevent the reoccurrence of this complaint

Merrion Foot Clinic

 

Podiatrist/Chiropodist south Dublin call today on 01-5397834

Merrion Foot Clinic- based 10 min from Stillorgan

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Stillorgan Chiropody clinicAt Merrion Foot Clinic we recognise the importance of regular foot care to assist in maintaining your mobility and comfort. Our Podiatrists believe that the treatment of small problems often prevents more serious issues from developing.

We Are located 10 min from Stillorgan, just next to UCD.

Our Podiatrists provide thorough evaluation of skin and nail conditions affecting your foot and offer care, advice and treatment for these. This may include concerns with:

• Tinea/Fungal Infections
• Warts
• Toenails (ingrown, thickened or discoloured).
• Corns and Callouses
• Ulcers
• Blisters

 

(01)  53978359

23 Seafield Rd, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Opening Hours
Monday – 9am to 2pm
Tuesday – 9am to 2pm
Wednesday – 9am to 9pm
Thursday – 9am to 4pm
Friday – 9am to 4pm

Dublin foot Clinic

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 About 60% of our patients to the Merrion foot clinic are currently presenting with Heel pain. Here is some useful information regarding this condition.

Heel pain is one of the most common conditions to affect the foot. It is usually felt as an intense pain when the affected heel is used. The pain is usually worse when you get out of bed in the morning or after a long period of activity. In most cases, only one heel is affected.

After walking, the pain usually improves. However, it is common for it to be painful when you first take a step after a period of rest. The pain often worsens by the end of the day.

Most cases of heel pain are caused by damage and thickening of the plantar fascia. Sometimes, the surrounding tissue and the heel bone also become inflamed (swollen).

The plantar fascia

The plantar fascia is a tough and flexible band of tissue that runs under the sole of the foot. The plantar fascia connects the heel bone with the bones of the feet, while also acting as a kind of shock absorber to the foot.

It is thought that either sudden damage or damage that occurs over many months or years can cause tiny tears, known as microtears, to develop inside the tissue of the plantar fascia. This can cause the plantar fascia to thicken, which can sometimes result in heel pain.

Plantar fasciitis is the medical term for the thickening of the plantar fascia.

How common is heel pain?

Heel pain is a very common condition. It is estimated that 1 in 10 people will have at least one episode of heel pain at some point in their life.

Two main groups of people are affected by heel pain:

  • people who regularly exercise by jogging or running
  • older adults aged 40-60

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Outlook

The long-term outlook for most cases of heel pain is good, with four out of five cases resolving within a year. However, living with the condition for this long can be frustrating, annoying and painful.

A number of treatments can be used to relieve heel pain and speed up recovery time. For example:

  • calf stretches
  • painkilling medication, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroid injections
  • good-fitting shoes that support and cushion the foot; running shoes are particularly useful
  • supportive devices, such as orthoses (rigid supports that are placed in your shoe) or strapping

In around 1 in 20 people, the symptoms of heel pain will not respond to the types of treatment listed above. Surgery will be needed to release the plantar fascia.

 

www.hse.ie 2016 https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/az/H/Heel-pain/

Season Greetings from Dublin Chiropodist

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I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all our patients for the support over 2015, and seasonal greeting. It has been a pleasure seeing you all over 2015 and I am looking forward to seeing you all in 2016.

Wishing you and yours health & happiness over the holiday period and into 2016!

Merry Christmas

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WE WILL BE CLOSED from 6pm on Wednesday the 23rd December until Monday the 4th January 2016.

Our reception will open on Thursday the 31st Dec from 9am until 12 noon id any appointment are needed to be made.

Dublin Chiropodist

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Dublin Chiropodist Blackrock-

Morton’s Neuroma – a thickening of nerve tissue in the ball of the foot resulting from compression and irritation of the nerve, such as from wearing shoes that have a tapered toe box, or high-heeled shoes that cause the toes to be forced into the toe box. ‪#‎MortonsNeuroma‬

Dublin Foot Doctor

Dublin Foot Doctor

Chiropodist Dublin

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Corns, Callus & Ingrown toe nails

We are located just off the N11 next to UCD college south Dublin. We are 5min from Blackrock, Ballsbridge, Booterstown, Stillorgan & Mount Merrion

From as little as €50 per treatment our qualified Chiropodists & Podiatrists will bring you immediate pain relief and offer expert foot care advise.

Why suffer from painful feet any longer?

CALL NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY 0851911271 or email info@merrionfootclinic.ie

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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment and Causes

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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment and Causes: 6 Things Everybody Must Know

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What is plantar fasciitis?

You know it’s heel pain, but did you know it’s caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia that connects your heel to your toes? It often presents itself in the morning, or after resting, and becomes more painful over time, says Reid.

Plantar fasciitis causes.

Surprise! It turns out that while plantar fasciitis can have many causes—including age, weight gain, a rapid increase in exercise, or wearing the wrong shoes—71 percent of those who wear high heels experience sole struggles, according to a recent AMPA survey. “Those with flexible, flat feet or a high arch are more commonly affected,” says Reid, who estimates that about 40 percent of her clients are diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Calcium deposits in the heel bone, often known as a heel or bone spur, may also be the root cause, as this would lead to more strain on the ligaments that stretch across the underside of the foot.

The best plantar fasciitis shoes.

Step one if your heel hurts: Squeeze your sneaks. “Press on the back of your shoe near the heel—it should be firm to help stabilize your heel. If it’s not, try a new pair or invest in a heel cup insert,” Reid suggests. Fourteen percent of plantar fasciitis patients stated in a recent study that a sneaker swap was the treatment that worked best to relieve their pain. Before you head to the mall, check out a list of American Podiatric Medical Association–approved footwear.

Plantar fasciitis treatment.

 

If you experience heel pain for three months or more, and rest and new sneakers don’t do the trick, make an appointment with a podiatrist. “If you receive treatment early on, it’s easier to alleviate the pain and prevent a recurrence,” says Reid. Most often, the doc will fit you with custom orthotics that you can pop into your regular shoes. Severe plantar fasciitis cases may require foot taping, a stint in a soft boot, nonsteroidal medications, or cortizone shots.

Plantar fasciitis stretches.

Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as plantar fasciitis exercises that can prevent sore heels. A simple stretch can help ease the ache, though. Reid’s recommendation:

  • Cross right leg over left knee and grab toes with right hand.
  • Press right foot toward right knee, then hold for three seconds.
  • Release stretch and pull right foot away from knee.
  • Repeat five times. Switch legs and repeat the same sequence.

Don’t delay treatment.

If the severe heel pain appears out of nowhere, seek treatment from a podiatrist immediately. “Extremely athletic people can actually rupture their plantar fascia, which generally requires a few weeks with a boot and crutches to fully recover.

Call into the Foot Clinic in Dublin for treatment of plantar fasciitis or heel pain. The Merrion Foot Clinic based in Blackrock south Dublin treats all problems of the foot and ankle from routine chiropody to podiatry and biomechanics. Call the Foot Clinic in Dublin today to arrange an appointment on 085 1911271 or email info@merrionfootclinic.ie

 

Taken from: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/health/injury/plantar-fasciitis/plantar-fasciitis/