by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | May 16, 2024 | Foot and Ankle, Ocean County Podiatrist
The condition of your feet can offer valuable insights into your overall health. For instance, if your feet are persistently cold, it may signal hypothyroidism, a condition that slows your metabolism. Yellow toenails may be a sign of lymphedema or respiratory...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | May 6, 2024 | Patient Education
If you have lymphedema, your arms, legs, feet and other areas of your body may look and feel swollen. Lymphedema can be painful and may affect your ability to manage daily activities. Many people with lymphedema feel self-conscious about the ways it changes their...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Dec 15, 2023 | Foot and Ankle
Healthy feet often travel miles each day. You use them to get up and down supermarket aisles, climb stairs, and walk on the treadmill, among other things. Any pain or discomfort in your feet can really slow you down and impact your life. Let’s talk about foot...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Dec 13, 2023 | Foot and Ankle
From your $2 flip-flops to your $150 stilettos or running shoes, not all shoes are created equal—no matter the price or brand name. If you’ve ever peeled off your heels during a long day at work or taken off your tennis shoes after a long run only to find blisters or...
by tjbwebmedia@gmail.com | Dec 11, 2023 | Diabetic Foot
Diabetic ulcers can be very serious. Toms River, like many communities across the country, is not immune to the health challenges posed by diabetes. One of the most severe complications that can arise from uncontrolled diabetes is the development of foot ulcers. These...
