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h o w d o i k n o w i h av e F u n g u s t o e n a i l s ?
By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M.
Fungus toenails affects millions of people every day. It can cause your
toenails to become discolored, crumbly and flaking. If fungus toenails are
not treated correctly they can develop into extremely painful thickened
ugly toenails which make it very difficult to cut or trim. Millions of older
Americans go to podiatrists every two months to have their fungus
toenails cut and smoothed down. When your fungus toenails become
this severe it is virtually impossible to treat them or cure them. If your
toenails look discolored or thickened does not necessarily mean you
have fungal nails. There are many other treatable nail disorders that
can mimic a fungal infection. Visual confirmation is no longer reliable.
It is recommended that once you see a change in your toenails
you should go see a podiatrist right away. There is a new testing method
for fungal toenails. Your podiatrist will cut a small piece of nail without
any pain or discomfort and send it to the proper lab. Bako Diagnostics
has created this new method in identifying fungus. It is called a genetic
molecular test. It can identify the genus and species of a particular fungus,
yeast, mold, or spore. This method is 99% accurate. It can also diagnose
what you have when you don't have a fungus.
When the results come back to your podiatrist he or she will go
over them with you completely and discuss all options for treatment for
your nails. If treated early you can get a complete clearing of your nails.
Treatment options range from doctor dispensed topicals to prescription
oral medications. The pathology report will indicate which would be best
for you.
If you have any foot problems, issues and questions,
please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999,
or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the
Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon.
OVER 30 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment for:
• Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar Warts/Children & Adults
• Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fasciitis
• Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Sport Injuries: Bunions/Hammertoes
• Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare
• DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON-SITE
DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
Call 908.236.6999 Today and Have Relief Tomorrow!
Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Hwy 22 W, Lebanon
Also Located at Mack Chiropractic in Little Bears Plaza, 269 Rt.31 South, Suite #5, Washington NJ 07882
908.835.1730
• Evening appointments available!
• Medicare and most insurances accepted
In Practice Since 1990!
www.DrTzorfas.com
908-627-4600 brightstarcare.com/hunterdon
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