Managing Your Condition at Home
Many common foot problems can be managed at home and may not need treatment from a podiatrist. If you do need an appointment with a podiatrist, your symptoms can often be eased at home whilst waiting for your appointment. We have collected some useful resources to help you with this.
For information about how to manage common foot problems at home, please click on the following links.
Age UK are a charity which offers services to older people. You may be able to access basic foot care services such as nail cutting and advice on how to take the best care of your feet via Age UK.
Other Resources:
We recommend that you seek medical advice (GP, nurse, or pharmacist) if any of the following occur:
- You notice swelling, redness, heat and/or a wound.
- You have experienced a trauma and have severe pain and reduced movement.
- Your pain is no better after a few weeks with over-the-counter pain relief.
- You have symptoms such as pins and needles, weakness, or numbness in your legs.
- You have dizziness, nausea, or fainting.
- You have severe pain at night, which does not get better when you move or change position to try to make yourself more comfortable.
- You are unable to put weight through your leg because of the pain.