If you have either of those conditions, let the podiatrist know immediately. Ask precise questions. Many patients can't remember their discussions with a doctor once they've left the office. A forgotten bit of information or a recommendation could change the course of your treatment. Remember that you and your doctor are a team.
Many patients sabotage their treatments by failing to follow the doctor's instructions.
On the other hand, if a treatment regimen doesn't seem to be working or is making you feel worse, don't hesitate to call the doctor so that appropriate changes can be made. Well then, you may be all too familiar with ailments such as athlete's foot, calluses and corns, hammer toes, ingrown toenails and bunions. The American Podiatric Association points out that self-treatment often turns a minor problem into a major one. Here are some of the common conditions that plague us. Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that usually starts between the toes or on the bottom of the feet.