by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Dec 2, 2011 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Infection, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
An ingrown toenail is a result of a nail growing into the skin that surrounds it. The big toe is the most common location but it may occur in any digit. At Sowell Podiatry, ingrown toes nails are very common. Too often these ingrown toenails are not cared for...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Dec 1, 2011 | Carthage, Core Values, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches
Dr. Sowell loves his patients. He spends time getting to know each one and feels he is very fortunate to be in a profession that can provide so much pain relief! He calls them at home, checks on their care, visits at hospitals and seeks advice on cases that need...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Nov 30, 2011 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Sensilase, Vascular Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a condition that affects approximately 12 million Americans. It occurs when blood vessels become narrowed and restrict blood flow. PAD can develop in many areas of the body but is very often first seen in the lower legs and...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Nov 28, 2011 | ETFA Blog, Foot Surgery, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
Morton’s Neuroma is a benign thickening or enlargement of an intermetatarsal plantar nerve. The area of the foot known as “the ball of the foot” is made up of five large joints with very little room in the spaces between the joints. When these joints bump...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Nov 14, 2011 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Nacogdoches, Podiatry, Skin
Our bodies have a wonderful ability to protect us from injury. For example, reflexes help us avoid many bumps and bruises. Another protective ability we don’t often think about is the skin’s ability to avoid ulceration. When the foot is getting a large amount of...
by Mark E. Sowell, DPM | Nov 10, 2011 | Carthage, ETFA Blog, Foot Surgery, Nacogdoches, Podiatry
A bunion is a bony lump on the side of your foot, which develops when your big toe starts to angle towards your second toe. The bunion eventually causes discomfort and pain. The skin over the lump can become red, blistered or infected. A fluid-filled space called a...
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