If you frequent public pools or public showers, our staff at Cumberland Foot and Ankle Center encourage you to wear footwear each time you step foot into these places. The reason for this is because you can contract contagious skin conditions. One of these skin conditions is called plantar warts. Plantar warts are caused by direct contact with the human papilloma virus (HPV) typically through cuts or breaks on the bottom of your feet. To diagnose a plantar wart, one of our podiatrists will examine the patient’s foot and look for signs and symptoms.
There are two types of plantar warts, a solitary (single) wart that often increases in size and a mosaic wart that is a cluster of warts growing closely together in one area. These warts can develop anywhere on the foot, but they usually appear on the bottom (plantar side) of the foot. When first diagnosed, individuals often feel a “lump” on the bottom of the foot when standing, similar to having a stone in the shoe. If left untreated, plantar warts can cause a change in gait or posture that results in leg or back pain.
If you’ve recently suffered a foot or ankle injury, please give us a call. To learn more about the conditions we treat and the services we provide at the practice, visit www.myhappyfoot.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our podiatrists at Cumberland Foot and Ankle Center in Somerset, KY, call 606-679-2773.
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