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Although it’s been much cooler this week on the First Coast, we’ve been seeing record high temperatures for these winter months in Jacksonville FL. This leaves some of us wanting to slide into flip-flops, go to the beach or lounge by pools. With many of us tempted to slip off our shoes and enjoy these public areas, precautions should be taken when considering going bare foot. Not to make you a “worry wart” but here are a few things to consider.
Where are plantar warts?:The common wart is known as verruca vulgaris. Warts typically appear as small, single spots of thickened, scaly 
skin or in multiples clustered over larger areas. Clustered warts are referred to as mosaic warts. When found on the bottom of the foot, they are called plantar warts (verruca plantaris). The name "plantar" is derived from the location of the foot on which they are found; the bottom of the foot is called the plantar region. It is estimated that between 7-10% of the U.S. population is infected with plantar warts at any given time.
How to tell if you have a wart or a callus: Plantar warts often resemble plantar calluses. A simple way to differentiate between a wart and a callous is to lightly pinch the lesion between two fingers. If this causes pain, it is likely that the lesion is a wart. A callous is generally not painful when pinched but can be tender by pressing directly on the lesion. A podiatrist should examine any lesion found on the feet.
What causes warts: Warts are caused by an infection of the skin due to the human papillomavirus (HPV) as a result of direct contact with the virus. Caution must be taken since they are contagious and can spread to other parts of the body and to other people. They do not, however, spread through the bloodstream. They can be picked up rather easily in showers and around swimming pools. If an individual you live with has the infection, care should be taken to keep showers and tile flooring clean. Those who have plantar warts should not share shoes with other people. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Give someone special a box of chocolates or a dozen roses… not plantar warts!
How to treat or remove plantar warts:
- Chemical/medicinal treatment; salicylic acids
- Cryogenics
- Hyfrecation
- Laser treatment
- Needling
- Surgical removal via blunt dissection
If you or someone you know has any discomfort caused by a potential plantar wart or calluses, make an appointment today at the First Coast Foot and Ankle Clinic in our Jacksonville location. Dr. Reddy can help you determine which treatment plan is most appropriate… don’t try to remove them yourself as you may do more harm than good.
Recently new strains of antibiotic-resistant infections have been popping up throughout Europe. Due to the over-use and abuse of antibiotics, these bacteria have developed defenses against the drugs doctors utilize most to fight infections. Concerns of this “super bug” migrating across the Atlantic Ocean and potentially making its way to The First Coast are a little alarming.
So what does this have to do with podiatry in Jacksonville, FL? On a daily basis Dr. Vimal Reddy prescribes antibiotics to:
Treat infections from diabetic ulcers
Prevent infection after surgery on painful:
The emergence of this “super bug” would require an entirely different approach to treating and preventing infections in the future. The good news for now is these antibiotic-resistant bacteria are not the usual bugs encountered at the First Coast Foot and Ankle Clinic. If you have any questions or concerns, please request an appointment to speak with Dr. Reddy.
Despite the absence of our Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL playoffs, we have seen an exciting post-season filled with surprises. There are teams who have been celebrated for decades, creating new chapters in some of the most storied rivalries in NFL history. These dramatic matchups are an inspiration to us amateurs. So when we are inspired and try to play like the pros we admire, or for some strut our stuff in the highest of heels like a super model, we sometimes run the risk of injuring ourselves.
This week we focus on one of the most common injuries seen at the First Coast Foot and Ankle Clinic... the sprained ankle. Ankle sprains are common in most sports: football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and any other activity involving running and jumping.
A sprain is a tear in the ligaments. These ligaments are cords of tissues holding bone to bone at your joints. While they are strong, a sudden overextension of the joint in the wrong direction can cause it to tear. This makes the ankle the most common site of sprains in sports, particularly in the lateral or outer side of the ankle.
The treatment options for a sprained ankle will depend on how severe it is. Usually spending a few days resting your ankle and following the RICE procedure (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate) should suffice. However, in very severe cases, an MRI and surgery may be required. If you have an ankle injury and are not sure what to do, contact Dr. Reddy to determine the best treatment strategy.