Often before going to visit a podiatrist, clients \u2018prepare\u2019 their feet for the visit.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, though, not all of these preparations are beneficial. If you are getting ready to head to your podiatrist here are a few things you should do, as well one thing that you should avoid doing.<\/p>\n
Do: Take Notes on Your Condition<\/strong> Do: Bring Your Shoes<\/strong> Do: List Your Medications<\/strong> Don\u2019t: Feel the Need to Get a Pedicure<\/strong> Finally, do ask your podiatrist questions. Discussing your conditions with your podiatrist openly and honestly is the best way to ensure that you receive an accurate diagnoses and the best treatment possible for your condition.<\/p>\n
\nTaking notes on your condition can help ensure that you have a paper trail to help your podiatrist out. Note when the condition started and how it progressed over time. Keeping track of changes in your skin\u2019s condition as well as any unusual markings or rashes that occur can help your podiatrist to understand more about your condition.<\/p>\n
\nBringing your normal shoes to your appointment can help your podiatrist to determine a lot about your health. They can even discern your walking patterns based on the wear of your shoes. Seeing the patterns can help them determine where your pain or discomfort might be coming from.<\/p>\n
\nWrite down a list of your medications, as well as any allergies. While it\u2019s easy to feel that your medications may be unrelated to your foot diagnosis, it\u2019s important for your podiatrist to have a list of your medications in order to accurately understand your overall health.<\/p>\n
\nFinally, often, patients feel that their feet need to look their best before going to a podiatrist, but the truth is, you wouldn\u2019t be seeing a podiatrist if your feet were healthy and happy. Painting your nails can cover up the underlying conditions and make it difficult to see what is going on. Additionally, fungal nails may require an examination and possibly a culture. For this reason, it\u2019s important not to trim your nails or paint your toes before your appointment.<\/p>\n