by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | May 10, 2010 | Carthage, Diabetes, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches
Neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves in the body. Each nerve has a special covering and when that covering is damaged, the nerve doesn’t function normally. A “tingling” sensation or a feeling of “pins and needles” may be a warning sign to the patient...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | May 6, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Nails, Podiatry, Skin
A corn is a hardening of the skin that is formed as a result of persistent pressure or friction. The skin becomes hardened to protect all of the delicate structures beneath the surface. I’m not sure I want a corn named after me, but it appears Dr. Lister did. ...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | May 3, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, shoes
In-toe gait is a very common problem among children and even adults. Fortunately, most in-toeing that is seen in children is a growth and developmental condition and will correct itself without medical or surgical intervention. Not all bony foot structures are...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Apr 29, 2010 | ETFA Blog
To borrow a term coined by our youth of today, ingrown toenails are definitely the “pits”. In short, the problem is just what its name implies. The nail plate is too large for the under covering or bed and one or both sides are pressing into the skin. Ingrown nails...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Apr 28, 2010 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
A high arched foot is one where there is a marked elevation of the longitudinal arch both on and off weight bearing. This type of foot by itself is usually not a problem but tends to cause other difficulties, which frequently require treatment. For instance, the...
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