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By Howard J. Tzorfas D.P.M.
We always assume that when our children are old enough to put their shoes
and socks on by themselves, we don't need to look at their feet anymore. We
think that if they are having a foot problem that they will tell us. Well guess
what, we are wrong.
There are many foot problems that are preventable if treated
early. People always believe that ingrown toenails are always painful, but
this isn't true. When an ingrown becomes infected it causes the toe to become
swollen and red, and the swelling can interfere with the nerves which cause
the ingrown toenail to have no pain. Often parents are unaware that their
child has an infected ingrown toenail. Children don't have pain and don't
know what it is, so they ignore it as well. Parents only find out if the infection
is severe or there is dried blood on their sock.
Children can also have plantar warts on their feet which also can be
non-painful in the beginning stages. Warts can develop quickly and can spread
all over the feet. If they are left untreated they can be much more difficult to
treat.
I was told when I was younger that children have growing pains and
you should just ignore them. I can now tell you both as a physician and also as
a father that that is not true. Children should not have growing pains.
If a child has foot pain then you should look at their feet. If they have flat feet
then they might need a custom arch support.
Many childrens' foot problems can be treated fairly quickly and easily in
a podiatrist's office. Please examine your children' feet occasionally, even if
they are a teenager. Take care of the problem now before it becomes severe,
and call your local Podiatrist
If you have any foot problems, issues and questions,
please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999, o
r visit: www.DrTzorfas.com. Conveniently located in the
Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Hwy 22W, Lebanon.
DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
www.DrTzorfas.com
OVER 31 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in 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
• Evening appointments available!
• Medicare and most insurances accepted
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
In Practice Since 1990!
You're in good hands
with Dr.Tzorfas!
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