Blog | Podiatrist in Huntington, NY

Reasons for Foot and Ankle Swelling
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.

There are many reasons why someone may be dealing with swollen ankles or feet. The most common reason is an injury such as a sprained ankle; however, not all causes Read more
What To Do About Your Hammertoe
posted: Jul. 27, 2020.

While tight, cramped shoes and those towering high heels may not immediately show you the damage that’s being done to your feet, over time you will certainly notice changes in Read more
Treating Your Bunions
posted: Jul. 13, 2020.

If you’re dealing with a bunion then you know that this pain is no joke. If you’re dealing with a throbbing, aching pain at the base of your big toe Read more
Reasons You May Need Foot Surgery
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

Find are some common signs that it may be time to consider getting foot surgery. From bunions to arthritis, there are many conditions that when caught early enough can be properly Read more
What to Expect When You See a Podiatrist
posted: Jun. 25, 2020.

Are you wondering whether you should be turning to a podiatrist for care? We don’t often think about the health of our feet until they start to cause us problems. Once Read more
Tips To Keep Your Feet Healthy With Diabetes
posted: Jun. 15, 2020.

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body uses and processes blood sugar. One of the main symptoms of diabetes is nerve pain, creating numbness in the hands Read more
Solutions For Toenail Fungus
posted: May 29, 2020.

Onychomycosis is the technical term for toenail fungus. It’s when fungus gets under the nail and causes an infection. You’ll notice that the nail changes color and starts emitting an Read more
What Is Morton's Neuroma?
posted: May 21, 2020.

A podiatrist can help you with a variety of conditions that affect the feet, including Morton’s neuroma. A neuroma is the thickening of nerve tissue in the body, with Morton's Read more
Prevent Injuries With The Right Shoes
posted: Apr. 30, 2020.

Exercise is an important aspect of keeping our bodies healthy and happy. That’s why it’s so important to wear the correct shoes for certain activities. Whether you’re an athlete, workout Read more
Caring for Your Feet When You're Diabetic
posted: Apr. 27, 2020.

Here are some simple ways to prevent diabetes-related foot complications from happening to you. While a small cut or blister on the foot isn’t usually a major cause for concern for Read more
Arch Disorders
posted: Apr. 21, 2020.

The arches of the feet play a role in supporting your body’s weight when standing or in motion. The tarsal and metatarsal bones make up the arches of the feet, Read more
Treating and Dealing With Athlete's Foot
posted: Apr. 06, 2020.

Athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection of the feet that is typically characterized by itchy, burning patches of skin between the toes that may also crack or bleed. Since Read more
Having Problems With Ingrown Toenails?
posted: Mar. 27, 2020.

Onychocryptosis—that's the medical term for ingrown toenails, a painful condition affecting the big toes. Your podiatrist, Dr. William Weissinger, frequently sees this stubborn condition in his Huntington, NY, office. Fortunately, Read more
Treating Tendon and Joint Pain
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.

There are 52 bones in your feet and ankles, which means that feet contain about 25 percent of the bones in our bodies. Our feet also contain about 20-25 percent Read more
Treating Broken Metatarsals
posted: Mar. 04, 2020.

Did you know that the metatarsals, or bones in the foot, are the most commonly broken bones in the human body? These long bones run the length of the foot Read more
Do You Have Plantar Fasciitis?
posted: Feb. 21, 2020.

Your podiatrist in Huntington, New York can help you and your feet feel better. Do your feet hurt? If so, it’s important not to ignore foot pain, because your feet are Read more