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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 O W d O i K N O W i F 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. Nail fungus
is a common infection of the nail and 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, it
doesn't 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's a new testing
method for fungal toenails. Your podiatrist will cut small piece of nail,
without any pain or discomfort, and send it to the proper lab. Bako
Diagnostics has created a new method in identifying fungus, called a genetic
molecular test, which can identify the genus and species of a particular
fungus, yeast, mold, or spore. This method is 99% accurate. It can also
diagnose other nail disorders which may appear to be a fungus, but aren't.
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.
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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