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LR Podiatry
Cancer treatment can have a huge effect on how your feet feel. We can offer treatment and advice to help you manage the physical impact of cancer treatment on your feet.
How Chemotherapy Can Effect The Feet:
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Peeling skin on the soles of the feet.
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Heel cracks, due to excessive skin dryness.
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Loss of feeling or tingling sensation in the feet.
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Increased risk of infections and nail bed ulceration.
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Pain, discolouration, separation, brittleness, crumbing and lifting of the toenails.
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Fungal nail infections, secondary to trauma and weakening of nails from chemotherapy treatment.
How We Can Help:
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We provide nail care with sterilised instruments, to minimise the risk of infection.
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Can can remove ingrown toenails, painful corns or callus.
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Debride and sand cracked heels and suggest an appropriate skin care regime to reduce risk of your heels splitting.
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Reduce thickness of nails to minimise pain and improve appearance.
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Clean and dress any wounds, providing wound care and redressing advice.
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Assess sensation and blood flow in feet and educate on precautions to take if nerve damage is present.
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Apply padding and offloading to the feet, if there is any bruising or pressure areas.
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Manufacture orthotics to provide comfort and support to the feet.
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Ensure a suitable fit to prevent further foot discomfort and trauma.
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Regular foot and nail care to reduce the long-term effects of chemotherapy, as it is possible that the nail changes are reversible in time.
If you have any questions about what treatment might be suitable for you, contact us for advice
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