An ingrown toenail, diabetic feet, bunion, fungal nail infection or any other nail and foot condition can significantly affect your quality of life. These conditions can worsen if left untreated, making it essential to consult a professional as soon as possible. At Foot Lab Podiatry, we offer personalised treatment plans to address your unique needs after a thorough assessment.

Specialising in Treatment for Foot and Nail Conditions

At Foot Lab Podiatry, we assist patients with a wide range of foot and nail conditions, including:

Ingrown toenails: These occur when the edges or corners of your nails grow into the skin next to the nail. It can be painful and might lead to infections.

Diabetic feet: People with diabetes are at risk of various foot problems due to poor circulation and nerve damage. Regular check-ups and care are essential.

Bunions: This is a bump that forms on the joint at the base of your big toe. It can be painful and may make it hard to wear shoes.

Fungal nail infections: These infections cause nails to become thickened, yellow and brittle. They can be difficult to treat and might spread to other nails.

You can also reach out to us if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Painful first steps in the morning
• Aching feet and legs within a few hours of working
• Pain inside the foot and arch area
• Worsening foot pain
• Foot ulcerations (possibly due to uncontrolled diabetes and nerve damage)
• Thickened, yellow or discoloured nails
• Brittle nails separating from the nail bed
• White streaks on the nails
• Numbness, tingling or burning sensation between the toes
• Feeling like there’s a pebble in your shoe
• Increased pain when wearing closed and narrow footwear

Thorough Diagnosis and Individualised Treatment

Whether your condition is due to nerve damage, infection or diabetes, we perform a comprehensive diagnosis to design an individualised treatment plan tailored to your needs. Our detailed assessments help us understand the root cause of your symptoms and provide the most effective care.

About Diabetic Foot Screening

If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk for various foot health problems, including infections and injuries. These issues are often due to nerve damage and poor blood flow. To prevent these problems from worsening (or avoid them altogether), we offer diabetic foot screenings, which include:

• A full neurovascular assessment of the feet, measuring blood flow using a doppler
• Testing nerve sensation in the feet with a 10-gram monofilament and a 128Hz vibrating tuning fork
• Observing the skin and nails for potential pressure areas, wounds and maceration
• Providing a detailed risk status report based on our findings
• Referrals to GPs and other health professionals as necessary

A timely diabetic foot screening can help prevent complications and ensure your feet remain healthy.

Choose Foot Lab Podiatry

At Foot Lab Podiatry, we use modern diagnostic equipment to conduct detailed assessments and design personalised treatment plans for each patient. Our goal is to help you achieve an improved quality of life by enabling you to perform your daily activities with ease and comfort.

Contact us today if you have concerns about your foot health or notice anything unusual about your feet and toenails. We’re here to help you maintain healthy feet and enjoy life to the fullest in Hoxton Park.