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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.
h av e y o u l o o k e D a t y o u r
C h i l D r e N ' S F e e t l a t e l y ?
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 painful – this is
not 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. Most times, 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, but I can now tell you, both as a physician
and a father, 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, they might need a custom arch support. There are many
children's foot problems that can be treated fairly quickly and
easily in a podiatrist's office. Please look at your childrens' feet, even if
they are a teenager. Take care of the problem now before it becomes severe.
DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist/Foot Specialist
Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery
www.DrTzorfas.com
OVER 31 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in:
• 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!
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