The need to stop and rest after walking a short distance because of a leg cramp, numbness in the feet or leg pain could be more than normal aging. While it’s easy to think it’s just part of getting older, these symptoms may be caused by poor circulation. PAD (peripheral artery disease), or poor circulation, is one of those conditions that people tend to ignore. “If you find yourself needing to rest because your leg cramps when you walk even a short distance, or at night you need to stand up … [Read more...] about PAD is Impacting Everyday Living
Reisha Zang DPM
Heel Pain is on the Rise
More than two million Americans suffer from plantar fasciitis, a sharp, stabbing, sometimes burning pain in the heel or arch of the foot. It’s anticipated this number will rise as the weather warms up and people become more active. “Most heel pain happens when there is irritation or inflammation of the fascia. That’s the tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. When it’s inflamed, it hurts,” explained Dr. Diana Perry of CIC Foot & Ankle in Flagstaff. “Patients tell me it’s worse … [Read more...] about Heel Pain is on the Rise
Feet Have A Lot to Say
"Your body is talking to you all the time. The thing is, we don’t always listen,” said Dr. Diana Perry of CiC Foot & Ankle. Knowing when to pay attention can make a difference in your day-to-day lifestyle. “Don’t blame getting older as a reason to live with leg cramps, tingling, pain or loss of feeling in your feet,” she said. Dr. Perry is a foot specialist, trained to pay attention to the signals feet send. Those signals include pain, burning, tingling, numbness or cramping. Peripheral … [Read more...] about Feet Have A Lot to Say
Local Physician Talks About DVT for Awareness Month
What do road trips, being trapped at your desk for hours on end and long plane rides all have in common? While “not a place you want to be stuck with a screaming baby” is correct, they also put you at risk for DVT. DVT is a deep vein thrombosis, or blood clot, and it’s more common than you may think. More than 200,000 cases are reported each year in the United States. And, according to stoptheclot.org, more people die from blood clots every year than from AIDS, breast cancer and car crashes … [Read more...] about Local Physician Talks About DVT for Awareness Month
