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Gout is one of the most painful forms of arthritis—and though it is fairly common, many patients are unaware of what gout is, what causes it, and how it can be treated. Indeed, the immobilizing pain caused by gout can often be mistaken for other maladies, including a simple sprained ankle. In other instances, gout is misdiagnosed as cellulitis. The good news about gout is...

When you live with diabetes, you have a number of everyday concerns that compete for your attention. For example, you need to monitor your blood sugar, make wise dietary decisions, and find time for physical fitness. Given all these demands, it is only natural if footcare feels like a low priority. And yet, given the prevalence of foot-related complications within the diabetic community, footcare should...

With the major impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), we are closely monitoring the guidelines from the CDC and will continue to proactively keep you and our staff safe while helping to prevent the spread of illness in our community. While we have always taken pride in the ultimate hygiene standards and cleanliness of our office, we have implemented additional measures to reduce the potential for...

Dr. Verville of RNV Podiatry is diligent in building positive doctor-patient relationships with each of her patients. As a sports medicine podiatrist, she spends significant time with each one to determine the true nature of their individual injury. During your initial consultation, she will do a full evaluation of your foot or ankle, take any needed images to aid the diagnosis process, answer any questions...

Dr. Verville understands the angst a local Frisco athlete feels when they experience a foot injury. And that angst is most often tied to the fact that they know they’ll have to take time off from a sport or activity they love. Almost every athlete who visits sports medicine podiatrist Dr. Verville asks, “When will I be able to return to playing sports?” Unfortunately, the...

One of the most common conditions of the feet that is experienced by older men and women in Frisco is bunions. This foot problem occurs over time and appears as a bump on the side of the big toe. As time goes on, the bump can enlarge and cause additional discomfort. Unfortunately, certain foot shapes and structures are more prone to bunions. This means that...

We all know how easy it is to experience a sprain in your ankle or foot. Especially for children whose day typically includes some sort of running, jumping, and flying through the air. It’s eventual that they land wrong and suffer a sprain—or worse—a fracture. As a foot doctor, Dr. Verville understands how hard it can be to tell the difference between a sprain and...

Every year, many men and women visit Dr. Verville with significant pain in the bottom of one or both feet. This common pain, medically known as plantar fasciitis, is most often experienced by men and women in middle-age, or Frisco residents who work long hours on their feet or are very physically active. Plantar fasciitis is caused over time when small tears occur in the...

Board-certified food doctor, Dr. Verville, sees many patients every year who are in daily pain because of an ingrown toenail. While this condition may be small, it can certainly pack a big punch of pain, and make the simple act of walking nearly unbearable for some. Dr. Verville works hard to develop strong patient-doctor relationships with each of her patients in Frisco and wants to...


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