Tingling Feet

Are Pins and Needles in Your Feet Bothering You?

Experiencing tingling in feet is a common sensation and there are several reasons why it may be happening. Understanding what may be going on is important because although fairly common, the underlying reason could be cause for concern.

Dr. Tejas Pandya, foot and ankle specialist in Troy and Clifton Park, NY finds those who complain of tingling in their feet are most often his patients with diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage, which often accompanies diabetes, often leaves feet with a loss of feeling and tingling. The pins and needles feeling can be intermittent or last for long periods of time depending on the underlying cause. Other reasons your feet may be tingling are:

• Alcoholism

• Poor circulation 

• Vitamin B12 deficiency

• Hypothyroidism

• HIV

• Multiple sclerosis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• A compressed nerve in your lower back

• Tight shoes

• Bone spur that pinches a nerve

• Side effect of medication

• Trauma or injury to a nerve

The treatment for your tingling feet will ultimately depend on what the underlying cause is. If you need treatment for tingling feet, take some notes before you call Dr. Pandya. Try to decipher when triggers it, how long it lasts and if you are able to find anything that helps relieve your symptoms. This will help Dr. Pandya do a thorough exam to get a complete diagnosis of your symptoms and set up a successful treatment plan.

Please do not ignore tingling feet. They could be a sign of something much more serious going on. Identifying problems and beginning treatment early can make a huge difference in your health long term. Contact our podiatric office to make an appointment with Dr. Pandya. Call (518) 273-0053 or visit www.capitaldistrictpodiatry.com for more information.

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Best Ways to Care for Your Feet After Exercise

If you are active on a regular basis, you may not be able to escape the aches and pains that often accompany your body being put to the test. Due to the stresses involved in most sports and exercise activity, feet often take the brunt of the impact and can leave you limping.

Do you have tired, sore and achy feet after exercise?

There could be several reasons for having sore feet after exercise but let’s start with some easy ways you can care for your feet. Dr. Tejas Pandya, a foot specialist in Troy, NY treats athletes and sports enthusiasts on a regular basis and consistently encourages them to treat their feet well to stay in the game. Prevention can keep injuries away!

Here are some easy but worthy tips for caring for your feet after exercising:

• Get off of your feet and rest. Simply bearing the weight of your body can make feet tired and sore even without the extra impact during exercise.

• Put your feet up. Sore feet are often accompanied by swelling and elevating your feet after exercise will help to reduce any swelling that may occur. Take off your shoes and socks as well.

• Ease soreness with ice. Grab an ice pack or bag of frozen peas and put it on your foot to ease discomfort and help reduce any swelling.

• Relax in a footbath. A footbath with warm water or cold water can relax muscles or help with soreness. Adding some oils or Epsom salts can soothe feet as well. Just a note, if you have diabetes, it is advised to stay away from warm footbaths altogether.

It is normal for your feet to need time to adjust to a new workout routine or exercise activity but any lingering pain should never be ignored. A small problem could turn much more serious without proper treatment. For treatment or other foot health information, call our podiatric office today for an appointment. You can reach Dr. Pandya at (518) 273-0053 or visit www.capitaldistrictpodiatry.com.

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Do Flatfeet Affect Running?

The average runner takes 200 steps a minute. You may be too focused on your breathing or making it through a run to even count how many steps you take. Each stride you take while running can put a lot of stress and shock on your feet, ankles, shins and knees. If you have flatfeet, the stress on your feet can be multiplied.

Are flatfeet causing you pain while you run?

Flatfeet are when you do not have an arch on the bottom of your foot. If you stood up on the floor, the entire sole of your foot would touch the ground. Having flatfeet affects the structure of your foot and causes your feet to behave differently than someone who would have an arch.

Flatfeet often cause your feet to roll inward when they strike the ground. This is called overpronation and could be what is causing the discomfort while you run. It changes the normal biomechanics of your foot, which increases the stress on your foot. When your foot rolls inward too severely, the weight of your body is not distributed properly, Normally, it would be distributed evenly to the ball of your foot whereas with overpronation, the inside of your foot takes the brunt of the force.

Unfortunately, the overpronation from flatfeet can also lead to other problems such as plantar fasciitis, shin splints and Achilles tendonitis.

If you need help with alleviating the pain from flatfeet or if you are curious about whether you overpronate or not, contact our Troy, NY podiatric office for help. Foot specialist, Dr. Tejas Pandya can examine your feet, diagnose any cause of pain and find any potential problems that could arise in your future. Call (518) 273-0053 or visit us at www.capitaldistrictpodiatry.com.

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Pregnancy and Feet

Pregnancy could be described using the words of Winnie the Pooh, “A grand adventure is about to begin.” For many pregnant women though, the grand adventure can include some not so fun parts of the journey. One bump along the road is dealing with problems with your feet and ankles.

I am pregnant, what will happen to my feet?

Unfortunately, your feet may not be exempt from the stresses that come along with being pregnant. The natural weight gain during pregnancy can lead to foot, ankle and leg problems. It can make existing problems worse and cause pain and inflammation. While you are pregnant, hormones are released that help loosen ligaments but this can also lead to foot strain.

The last thing you need to be worrying about when pregnant is foot pain, so here are some common problems and what you can do to help each situation:

Flat feet – The hormones that help relax ligaments for birth can also lead to fallen arches. The extra weight adds stress on your arches and your feet may even increase a half or whole size. Wear supportive shoes and try to avoid walking barefoot or standing for long periods of time. Foot specialist, Dr. Tejas Pandya can also provide custom orthotics to give extra support for your feet.

Ankle swelling – Hormonal changes and your body retaining more fluid during pregnancy can lead to swelling of your feet, ankles and legs. Avoid long periods of standing, drink plenty of fluids, wear compression stockings and elevate your legs when you can.

You don’t have to allow foot pain to complicate your pregnancy. Contact our podiatric offices in Troy or Clifton Park, NY for diagnosis and treatment of your foot pain and let Dr. Pandya help you back in your adventure pain free! Call (518) 273-0053 or visit www.capitaldistrictpodiatry.com.

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