Smoking is clearly connected to developing vascular (heart and blood vessel) disease. When you smoke, the combustion products of tobacco are absorbed into the bloodstream. These chemicals stimulate the release of other chemicals, which injure the blood vessels and encourage thickening and hardening of the arteries. Smoking also causes your blood vessels to constrict or […]

Some signs of infection are: – Redness – Swelling – Increased warmth – Pain, tenderness or limited motion of the affected part – Pus or drainage from the wound If you have one or two of these signs anywhere on your feet, have your Podiatrist check your wound as soon as possible to determine whether […]