Plantar Fasciitis Complications | North Fort Worth Foot Doctor

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Ignoring plantar fasciitis may result in chronic heel pain that hinders your regular activities. If you change the way you walk to minimize plantar fasciitis pain, you might also develop foot, knee, hip or back problems.

While you may initially consult your family physician, he or she may refer you to a doctor who specializes in foot disorders or sports medicine.
What you can do

You may want to write a list that includes:

• Detailed descriptions of your symptoms
• Information about medical problems you’ve had
• Information about the medical problems of your parents or siblings
• All the medications and dietary supplements you take
• Questions you want to ask the doctor

What to expect from your doctor

Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions. Being ready to answer them may reserve time to go over any points you want to spend more time on. For instance, your doctor may ask:

• Do your symptoms tend to occur at a particular time of day?
• What types of shoes do you usually wear?
• Are you a runner, or do you participate in any sports that involve running?
• Do you have a physically demanding job?
• Have you experienced any injuries to your feet in the past?
• Besides your foot, do you feel pain anywhere else?
• What, if anything, seems to improve your symptoms?
• What, if anything, appears to worsen your symptoms?

If you suspect that you may be suffering from any of these symptoms, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment

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