Your child is precious, and you want your child to thrive. Life can be busy when you are taking care of your child, and it may be easy to overlook a few things, including taking care of your child’s feet. Don’t worry. That’s what pediatric foot care is all about.
The podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates Of Maryland provide a wide range of podiatry services for people of all ages, including children. They have several convenient office locations in Olney, Camp Springs/Clinton, Silver Spring, Kensington, Laurel, and Maple Lawn, MD, to help protect your child’s feet.
There are some common foot problems children can have, including:
- Plantar warts
- Athlete's foot
- Flat feet
- Gait issues
Let’s look at these in more detail:
Plantar warts develop when your child’s feet come in contact with the papillomavirus, which causes warts. They can develop between the toes, the top of the feet, and the soles of the feet. Pediatric podiatry treatments for warts include freezing the wart, laser therapy to kill the underlying virus, and other options.
Athlete’s foot and other skin rashes can be caused by exposure to a fungus. Pediatric podiatry treatments include hydrocortisone, antihistamines, and other treatments to relieve itching. Antifungal medications may also be prescribed to kill the fungus.
Flat feet, also known as fallen arches, can be a painful problem for your child. Your pediatric podiatrist may recommend orthotics to help support your child’s feet.
Gait issues can be caused by balance problems, incomplete skeletal growth, and other issues. Orthotics are an excellent option to treat gait issues.
Children are active, which can mean injuries. You can do a lot to help prevent foot injuries by having your child wear footwear appropriate for the activity your child is doing.
How You Can Discover More About Podiatry Services for Children
To find out more about the importance of pediatric foot care and how your podiatrist can help protect your child’s feet, call the podiatrists at Family Foot & Ankle Associates Of Maryland. You can reach them by calling:
- Silver Spring, MD, at (301) 439-0300
- Kensington, MD, at (301) 942-8110
- Camp Springs, MD, at (301) 868-7670
- Olney, MD, at (301) 924-5044
- Laurel, MD, at (301) 317-6800
- Maple Lawn, MD, at (301) 317-6800
Call today.