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DON'T LIVE WITH FOOT PAIN! Podiatric issues can have many causes, but were here to help. Get back to walking, running, and living the life you want!

02/04/2026

⚠️ Diabetic feet can look fine — until they’re not.

Diabetes doesn’t always cause immediate pain. Nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation can allow serious foot problems to develop silently, without warning signs you can feel.

🔍 Why this matters:
• Reduced sensation means cuts or pressure points go unnoticed
• Poor blood flow slows healing
• Minor skin breakdown can turn into infection
• Delayed care increases the risk of ulcers and limb-threatening complications

🦶 The danger isn’t what you see — it’s what you don’t feel.

Many patients are surprised to learn that a “normal-looking” foot can deteriorate quickly without daily self-checks and routine professional exams. Early detection is the single most important step in preventing serious outcomes.

At Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute, diabetic foot care focuses on early detection, pressure redistribution, nail and callus care, and ongoing monitoring to protect foot health before complications start.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Amir Lebaschi emphasizes that daily attention and routine exams can save limbs.

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02/03/2026

Persistent redness or swelling in your feet can indicate inflammation or poor circulation. Let’s find out what’s behind it.

02/03/2026

🚶‍♀️ What 10,000 steps a day really do to your feet might surprise you.

Daily walking is great for your health—but repetitive impact over thousands of steps places continuous stress on the heel, arch, and forefoot. Over time, this can lead to soft-tissue fatigue, pressure imbalance, inflammation, and joint discomfort, especially if footwear, gait, or support is inadequate.

🔍 What happens with repeated daily walking:
• Micro-stress builds with every step
• Pressure concentrates on the heel and ball of the foot
• Soft tissues fatigue before pain is noticeable
• Poor load distribution increases injury risk
• Foot pain can affect knees, hips, and posture

🦶 Why prevention matters:
Many walking-related foot problems develop gradually, meaning damage may already be present by the time pain appears. Proper evaluation, footwear guidance, and pressure redistribution can help protect your feet—especially for people who walk long distances daily or stay on their feet at work.

At Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute, care for high-step lifestyles includes biomechanical evaluation, gait analysis, and custom orthotics designed to reduce impact, improve load distribution, and prevent long-term injury.

🩺 If walking is part of your daily routine, support matters. Get evaluated by Dr. Amir Lebaschi before pain limits your movement.

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02/02/2026

⚠️ Thick or discolored toenails are NOT just a cosmetic issue — they can be a sign of infection.

Changes in nail color, thickness, or texture are often early warning signs of fungal or bacterial nail infections. Without proper treatment, infections can spread, worsen, and become harder to manage over time, especially in patients with diabetes or circulation issues.

🔍 Common signs of a nail infection include:
• Yellow, white, or brown nail discoloration
• Thickened, brittle, or crumbling nails
• Nail lifting or separating from the nail bed
• Discomfort when trimming nails
• Spread to nearby nails or surrounding skin

🦶 Why early treatment matters:
• Nail infections progress slowly but persistently
• Delayed care increases the risk of chronic infection
• Home remedies often fail or mask symptoms
• Proper diagnosis guides the right medical treatment

At Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute, nail infections are treated with accurate diagnosis, medical-grade antifungal therapies, nail care management, and prevention strategies to stop recurrence and protect healthy nails.

🩺 If you notice nail changes, don’t ignore them — schedule an evaluation with Dr. Amir Lebaschi.

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01/30/2026

🚨 That painful spot on your foot might NOT be a callus — it could be a plantar wart.

Plantar warts are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus) and grow inward under pressure, which is why they hurt more when you walk or stand. Unlike calluses, warts can spread, worsen, and become more painful if left untreated.

🔍 Signs it could be a plantar wart:
• Pain when standing or walking
• Thickened skin with small black dots
• A spot that doesn’t improve with padding or trimming
• Pain that feels sharp or pressure-based
• Lesions that slowly spread to nearby areas

🦶 Why early treatment matters:
• Warts grow deeper under body weight
• Home treatments often fail or irritate the skin
• Untreated warts can spread to other parts of the foot
• Pain can change how you walk and stress joints

At Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute, plantar wart care focuses on accurate diagnosis, safe in-office removal, pain relief, and preventing spread, while protecting healthy surrounding skin.

🩺 Don’t guess — get it checked early with Dr. Amir Lebaschi.

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01/29/2026

🩸 If you have diabetes, your feet need daily attention.

Diabetes can quietly reduce sensation and circulation in the feet, making small cuts, pressure points, or skin changes easy to miss—and much harder to heal. Without daily care, minor issues can quickly progress to infection, ulcers, and limb-threatening complications.

⚠️ Why daily foot care matters:
• Nerve damage can hide pain or injuries
• Reduced circulation slows healing
• Pressure points increase skin breakdown
• Infections can develop without warning

👀 Daily habits that protect your feet:
• Inspect your feet every day
• Watch for redness, cuts, blisters, or swelling
• Keep skin and nails properly cared for
• Address pressure points early
• Schedule regular professional foot exams

At Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute, diabetic foot care focuses on prevention, early detection, pressure redistribution, and ongoing monitoring to help patients stay active and avoid serious complications.

🩺 Small daily steps can prevent big problems.
Schedule your diabetic foot evaluation with Dr. Amir Lebaschi and protect your foot health long-term.

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01/29/2026

A diabetic foot ulcer needs immediate attention to prevent infection. Regular checks can save your feet and protect your health.

01/28/2026

🚨 That small foot wound can become a BIG problem—faster than you think.

Minor cuts, blisters, or sores on the feet may look harmless, but constant pressure, friction, and bacteria can cause them to progress into infections, ulcers, and deeper tissue damage if ignored.

⚠️ Why foot wounds worsen quickly:
• Bacteria enter through broken skin
• Pressure delays healing
• Reduced circulation slows recovery
• Infection risk increases without early care

👀 Warning signs you should never ignore:
• Redness, swelling, or warmth
• Drainage, odor, or worsening pain
• Wounds not healing within days
• Skin breakdown or open sores

At Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute, foot wound care focuses on early evaluation, infection prevention, pressure relief, and close monitoring to help prevent serious complications—especially for patients with diabetes or poor circulation.

🩺 Early care matters.
Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Amir Lebaschi to protect your foot health before a minor wound becomes a major issue.

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01/27/2026

Chronic heel discomfort often points to plantar fasciitis. We’ll help you stretch, support, and heal effectively.

01/27/2026

🚨 Sudden loss of blood flow to the foot is a medical emergency.

Acute limb ischemia occurs when blood flow is suddenly blocked, often by a clot or severe arterial disease. Without immediate medical attention, tissue damage can begin within hours, increasing the risk of permanent injury or limb loss.

⚠️ Warning signs you should never ignore:
• Sudden foot or leg pain
• Coldness or pale/blue skin
• Numbness or tingling
• Weak or absent pulses
• Rapid color change in the foot

These symptoms mean the tissues are not getting enough oxygen. Time matters.

At Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute, care focuses on rapid vascular assessment, coordination of emergency care, monitoring foot viability, and limb-preserving treatment strategies.

👉 If you or someone you know experiences sudden foot pain, coldness, or color change, seek medical care immediately.
Urgent evaluation with Dr. Amir Lebaschi can help protect circulation and preserve the limb.

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01/26/2026

Pitted keratolysis is a bacterial infection — not just sweaty feet.

If you’re noticing small crater-like pits on the soles, strong foot odor, or discomfort when walking, excess moisture may be allowing bacteria to break down the skin. This condition is common in athletes, people who wear occlusive footwear, or those who stand for long hours—but without treatment, it can worsen skin damage and discomfort.

⚠️ Tiny pits or holes on the soles
⚠️ Persistent or strong foot odor
⚠️ Softened or breaking skin
⚠️ Pain or irritation with walking

Pitted keratolysis thrives in warm, moist environments. While it’s treatable, ignoring it can lead to ongoing skin breakdown and recurrence.

At Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute, treatment focuses on accurate diagnosis, topical or oral antibiotics when needed, moisture-control strategies, foot hygiene education, breathable footwear recommendations, and long-term prevention.

👉 If foot odor or skin pits aren’t improving with basic care, it’s time for a medical evaluation.
Schedule an appointment with Dr. Amir Lebaschi.

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01/23/2026

Venous stasis dermatitis is not just a skin issue — it’s a sign of poor circulation.

When leg veins struggle to return blood back to the heart, blood pools in the lower legs and feet, leading to swelling, skin discoloration, inflammation, and itching. Over time, this increased pressure can cause skin thickening, breakdown, and painful ulcers if left untreated.

⚠️ Brown or dark discoloration around the ankles
⚠️ Chronic swelling and tightness in the legs
⚠️ Itchy, inflamed, or thickened skin
⚠️ Increased risk of open wounds and infection

Venous stasis dermatitis often begins subtly but progresses without proper medical care—especially in individuals with limited mobility, vein disease, or circulatory conditions.

At Orange County Foot & Ankle Institute, treatment focuses on circulatory assessment, compression therapy guidance, swelling control, skin care management, pressure redistribution, and long-term lower-extremity monitoring to help prevent ulcers and complications.

👉 If you notice persistent swelling or skin changes in your lower legs, early evaluation matters.
Schedule a circulatory and foot health assessment with Dr. Amir Lebaschi.

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2220 E. Fruit Street, Suite 214
Santa Ana, CA
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