Whether it’s an ingrown toenail, diabetic feet with wounds that don’t heal or any other feet and toenail condition, visit us here at Foot Lab Podiatry. We’ll create a personalised treatment plan for you after conducting a thorough assessment. 

Hinchinbrook Podiatrist 

We always perform a thorough assessment. For example, in our diabetic foot screening, we carry out the following: 

• A full neurovascular assessment of the feet (assessing blood flow using a doppler) 
• A test on the nerve sensation in the feet using a 10gram monofilament and 128Hz vibrating tuning fork 
• An observational assessment of the skin and nails looking for potential pressure areas, wounds and maceration 
• A risk status report based on the findings 
• Referrals to GP and other health professionals 

We also take the time to know the patients’ history. This helps us see a more complete picture so that we can design a truly personalised and optimal treatment plan for each patient. 

When to see a podiatrist? 

Problems on the feet and toenails can get much worse, perhaps due to diabetes (uncontrolled blood sugar and poor blood circulation), fungal or bacterial infection or other conditions. A timely assessment is critical, which is why you should see a specialised professional if you experience any of the following: 

• First few steps in the morning are painful 
• Feet and legs ache within a few hours of working 
• Pain inside the foot and arch area 
• Foot pain has become worse 
• Foot ulcerations (might be due to uncontrolled diabetes and nerve damage to feet) 
• Thickened nails 
• Yellow or discoloured nails 
• Brittle nails 
• Separation of the nail from the nail bed 
• White streaks on the nails 
• Numbness, tingling or burning sensation between the toes 
• Feeling like there is a pebble in your shoe 
• Increased pain when wearing closed and narrow footwear 
• Decreased pain when wearing open footwear 

Whether it’s something serious or not, a timely assessment can help you receive prompt treatment or gain peace of mind. 

Visit us here at Foot Lab Podiatry whether it’s for a diabetic foot screening, ingrown nail treatment or other related concerns about your toenails, ankles or feet. We’ll help stop the problem from getting much worse and design a prompt and personalised treatment for you.