Why wait till it hurts
Useful tips to treat nail trauma / damage at home before you come into see us. In the event that you damage your nail we can treat you here at Zest Podiatry. If you drop a heavy object on your nail, or you have been wearing footwear/doing activities that have damaged your nail, we can […]
Gout is a type of arthritis. It is inflammation of joints by uric acid crystals. How do you develop gout? The stages of gout Symptoms of attacks If untreated, a sudden attack usually lasts for one or two weeks. If you have had several untreated attacks, further attacks are likely to last even longer. The […]
Nail picking and biting disorders are known clinically as onychotillomania and onychophagia. Biting of the nail includes the nail plate, soft tissues of the nail bed and the cuticle. Picking can include manipulation and picking of the same nail areas as biting. Picking and biting at uneven nails isn’t normally a cause for concern, but […]
Article 3 – ingrown nail series At an ingrown toenail surgery appointment you will see a qualified podiatrist who will assess, stage, diagnose, treat, offer advice and a treatment plan based on your medical conditions, background and medication. Assessment for ingrown toenail surgery Your podiatrist will assess your toenail, including the severity of your ingrowing […]
Article 2 – ingrown nail series An ingrown toenail occurs where a piece of nail pierces the flesh of the toe. It can be painful on use, in shoes and when in bed with the covers on it. It affects around 10,000 people per year in the UK, of which 20% of GP foot appointments […]
