Charles Chapel, Podiatrist – Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare – Spring Hill, Brooksville, Homosassa FL

Blue Cross Blue Shield,Medicare – Charles Chapel, DPM – Podiatrist in Spring Hill, Brooksville, Homosassa FL

 

Meet Podiatrist Dr. Charles Chapel of Chapel podiatry as he discusses foot care.

http://www.chapelpodiatry.com

Welcome! Since 2002, Chapel Podiatry has been working with patients to provide the best podiatric care for patients in the Spring Hill area. Charles Chapel DPM’s experience in podiatry is coupled with genuine concern for their patients. All our staff is dedicated to your comfort and prompt attention as well. Our goal is to help you maintain healthy feet.

Our web site provides you with an overview of our practice and the field of podiatry. As you navigate the site, you’ll find information about Chapel Podiatry’s practice philosophy, physicians, our Spring Hill office location, insurance policies, and appointment scheduling procedures. Please browse the site at your convenience and feel free to contact us with any questions

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Fleming Island and Palm Coast Fl Podiatrist – Health Park Podiatric

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Podiatry in Palm Coast and Fleming Island

Dr. Jimmy Militello discusses their foot and ankle clinic at Health Park Podiatric.

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At HealthPark Podiatric, we believe that a doctor and patient become a team for treating an individual’s feet. Our physicians spend most of their time listening to understand your concerns and responding with the best treatment options for you. With the help of our professional staff, they also follow up to make sure that pain is relieved, problems are resolved and your health improves.

We also want our patients to be informed about podiatric problems and treatments, because informed patients make better decisions about their health and well being. That is why we’ve included an extensive section on this web site covering the full array of topics associated with podiatry and podiatric diagnoses and treatments. We encourage you to look through these pages and view videos on our patient education page, whenever you have an interest or concern about your feet.

We also know that convenience in the northeast Florida area is important to your selection of a podiatrist. In these web pages you’ll find information about our office locations, maps, directions, hours, insurance policies and appointment scheduling. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have or to request an appointment. We hope you’ll find our practice offers the accessibility and personal commitment you look for from a physician.

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Fungal Toenails – Podiatrist in Fleming Island and Palm Beach, FL

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Toenail Fungus – Podiatry Fleming Island and Palm Beach Florida

Dr. Jimmy Militello discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for toenail fungus. – Podiatrist in St. Augustine, FL

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Fungal nails refers to any number of fungal nail infections that can occur on the foot. Since fungal nails are usually more resistant and more difficult to treat than Athlete’s Foot, topical or oral antifungal medications may be prescribed. Note: Please consult a physician before taking any medications. Permanent nail removal is another possible form of treatment for tenacious fungal nails. There is also a new PinPointe laser which is cleared for the temporary increase of clear nail in patients with nail fungus.

Preventing Fungal Nail Infections

After a fungal nail infection has cleared up, take steps to prevent the infection from recurring. Keeping fungi at bay will help prevent a fungal infection of the skin from reinfecting the nail. Before bed, thoroughly wash and dry your feet, and apply a nonprescription antifungalantifungal cream to the entire foot from the ankle down. Use the cream every night, then gradually apply it less often. Keep your feet dry. Dry feet are less likely to become infected. Apply powder to your dry feet after you take a shower or bath.

Other suggestions for preventing fungal nails include:

•Don’t share nail clippers or nail files with others.

•Don’t share shoes or socks with others.

•Try not to injure your nail, such as by cutting it too short (trauma to the nail may lead to infections).

•Wear dry cotton socks and change them two or three times a day if necessary.

•Wear dry shoes that allow air to circulate around your feet (tight, enclosed, moist shoes contribute to fungal toenail infections).

•Wear shower sandals or shower shoes when you are at a public pool or shower.

Prevention

Follow basic foot care guidelines and, more than likely, you can head off most common foot fungus problems.

 

Visit our website: http://www.healthparkdocs.com

Plantar Warts – Passaic Podiatrist

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Dr. Anas Khoury of North Jersey discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for plantar warts.

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Wound Care – Passaic Podiatrist

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Dr. Anas Khoury of North Jersey discusses treatments for foot wounds.

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With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that’s too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. When your wound is not healing, it’s at risk for infection. As a diabetic, your infections spread quickly. If you have diabetes, you should inspect your feet every day. Look for puncture wounds, bruises, pressure areas, redness, warmth, blisters, ulcers, scratches, cuts and nail problems. Get someone to help you, or use a mirror.

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Laser Treatment – Passaic Podiatrist

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Dr. Anas Khoury of Passaic New Jersey discusses laser treatment for hair removal, varicose veins and fungal toenails.   http://www.northeasternfootandankle.com

We currently offer cosmetic and aesthetic care in the form of laser and light base treatments. These therapies provide treatments for scars, hair removal, spider veins, varicose veins, pigmented vascular lesions, and also fungal nails.  The treatments are quick efficient, do not require any anesthesia and the usually patients can return to work or their activities with little or no down time at all.

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Ingrown Toenails – Passaic Podiatrist

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Dr. Anas Khoury of northern New Jersey discusses the symptoms, causes and treatment for ingrown toenails.

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Ingrown toenails, also known as onychocryptosis, is usually caused by trimming toenails too short, particularly on the sides of the big toes. They may also be caused by shoe pressure (from shoes that are too tight or short), injury, fungus infection, heredity, or poor foot structure. Ingrown toenails occur when the corners or sides of the toenail dig into the skin, often causing infection. A common ailment, ingrown toenails can be painful. Ingrown toenails start out hard, swollen, and tender. Left untreated, they may become sore, red, and infected and the skin may start to grow over the ingrown toenail.

In most cases, treating ingrown toenails is simple: soak the foot in warm, soapy water several times each day. Avoid wearing tight shoes or socks. Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed if an infection is present. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medications. In severe cases, if an acute infection occurs, surgical removal of part of the ingrown toenail may be needed. Known as partial nail plate avulsion, the procedure involves injecting the toe with an anesthetic and cutting out the ingrown part of the toenail.

Ingrown toenails can be prevented by:

Trimming toenails straight across with no rounded corners.

Ensuring that shoes and socks are not too tight.

Keeping feet clean at all times.

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Heel Pain Treatment – Passaic Podiatrist

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Podiatrist Anas Khoury of Northern New Jersey discusses Heel Pain

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Plantar fasciitis is the term commonly used to refer to heel and arch pain traced to an inflammation on the bottom of the foot. More specifically, plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the connective tissue, called plantar fascia that stretches from the base of the toes, across the arch of the foot, to the point at which it inserts into the heel bone. Overpronation is the most common cause of plantar fasciitis. As the foot rolls inward excessively when walking, it flattens the foot, lengthens the arch, and puts added tension on the plantar fascia. Over time, this causes inflammation.

Also known as heel spur syndrome, the condition is often successfully treated with conservative measures, such as the use of anti-inflammatory medications, ice packs, stretching exercises, orthotic devices, and physical therapy. Note: Please consult your physician before taking any medications. In persistent cases, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT) may be used to treat the heel pain.

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Fungal Toenails – Passaic Podiatrist

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Anas Khoury Podiatrist of Passic New Jersey discusses fungal toenails. http://www.northeasternfootandankle.com

Fungal nails refers to any number of fungal nail infections that can occur on the foot. Since fungal nails are usually more resistant and more difficult to treat than Athlete’s Foot, topical or oral antifungal medications may be prescribed. Note: Please consult a physician before taking any medications. Permanent nail removal is another possible form of treatment for tenacious fungal nails.

Preventing Fungal Nail Infections

After a fungal nail infection has cleared up, take steps to prevent the infection from recurring. Keeping fungi at bay will help prevent a fungal infection of the skin from reinfecting the nail. Before bed, thoroughly wash and dry your feet, and apply a nonprescription antifungalantifungal cream to the entire foot from the ankle down. Use the cream every night, then gradually apply it less often. Keep your feet dry. Dry feet are less likely to become infected. Apply powder to your dry feet after you take a shower or bath.

Other suggestions for preventing fungal nails include:

Don’t share nail clippers or nail files with others.

Don’t share shoes or socks with others.

Try not to injure your nail, such as by cutting it too short (trauma to the nail may lead to infections).

Wear dry cotton socks and change them two or three times a day if necessary.

Wear dry shoes that allow air to circulate around your feet (tight, enclosed, moist shoes contribute to fungal toenail infections).

Wear shower sandals or shower shoes when you are at a public pool or shower.

Prevention

Follow basic foot care guidelines and, more than likely, you can head off most common foot fungus problems.

 

Visit our website: http://www.northeasternfootandankle.com

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Children’s Feet – Passaic Podiatrist

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Dr. Anas Khoury  of North Jersey discusses pediatric foot care and why foot pain is not normal.

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Children with strong, healthy feet avoid many kinds of lower extremity problems later in life. That’s why it is important to inspect your children’s feet periodically.

Infants

The size and shape of your baby’s feet change quickly during their first year. Because a baby’s feet are flexible, too much pressure or strain can affect the shape of their feet. It’s important to allow baby to kick and stretch their feet freely. Also, make sure shoes and socks do not squeeze the toes.

Toddlers

Do not to force a toddler to walk before s/he is ready. Once walking begins, watch the toddler’s gait. Many toddlers have a pigeon-toe gait, which is normal. Some initially learn to walk landing on their toes instead of their heels. Most children outgrow both these problems. But other conditions detected early can be treated more easily.

When Foot Care Is Needed

To help with flatfeet, special shoes or orthotics may be prescribed. To correct mild in-toeing or out-toeing, your toddler may need to sit in a different position while playing or watching TV. If your child’s feet turn in or out a lot, corrective shoes, splints, or night braces may be prescribed.

The foot’s bone structure is well-formed by the time your child reaches age 7 or 8, but if a growth plate (the area where bone growth begins) is injured, the damaged plate may cause the bone to grow oddly. With a doctor’s care, however, the risk of future bone problems is reduced.

Remember to check your child’s shoe size often. Make sure there is space between the toes and the end of the shoe and that the shoes are roomy enough to allow the toes to move freely. Don’t let your child wear hand-me-downs shoes.

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