When to see a podiatrist

• Persistent foot pain when standing or walking
• Ingrown toenails, recurring verrucae, plantar warts
• Thickened nails you can’t self-treat
• Heel or arch pain (possible plantar fasciitis)
• Diabetes — annual foot checks are essential
• Sports injuries affecting gait

If you have loss of sensation, open wounds or sudden swelling, contact a GP urgently instead.

General information, not medical advice.