Medically Reviewed by Dr. Rachel N. Verville
January 5, 2025
When you experience pain in your foot or ankle, it can compromise your quality of life in more ways than one, potentially slowing you down, limiting your mobility, or keeping you from your favorite activities. Often, the best way to get back on your feet quickly is to seek care from an experienced podiatrist.
A common question that patients have is how long they should wait before seeing a podiatrist. Is it better to give your foot pain a few days to resolve itself, or should you schedule an examination right away?
When to See a Podiatrist
As a general rule, it is best to see a podiatrist as soon as you notice any discomfort in your foot or ankle. Foot and ankle pain is not normal, no matter the severity or duration, so an experience with pain is always reason enough to seek experienced care.
You should also pay attention to the persistence of your pain. Persistent foot pain is a common symptom of several systemic health conditions like diabetes and gout. If you initially decide to take a “wait and see” approach but find your pain does not subside, that makes it all the more urgent for you to schedule an appointment with a podiatrist.
Finally, if you have a preexisting health condition you are already aware of, and you have an established care provider for that condition, you should schedule an appointment with them and see if they would recommend a visit with a podiatrist. In some cases, your provider may give you a referral and suggest you see a podiatrist immediately.
The bottom line: Nobody wants to live with persistent foot pain, and nobody should have to. Scheduling treatment with a podiatrist may be your first step toward improved quality of life.
Learn More About Treatment from a Podiatrist in the Frisco and Dallas Metro Area
As you consider seeking care for your foot or ankle in the Dallas Metro area, we invite you to learn more about the treatments we offer here at RNV Podiatry. Find out more about receiving care from the experienced podiatrist Dr. Rachel N. Verville today.
