“Back to school” season is upon us! Kids are looking forward to new classes, new friends, and a new school year. The stores are filled with notepads, binders, and pencils.

Have you ever worried about your child’s feet as they go back to school?

Children have many foot problems parents may not even be aware of. Many times the child will have an issue for several months and just not tell anyone. These issues include warts and ingrown toenails. Warts are caused by a virus that attacks our feet. They form deep, painful lesions, usually on the bottom of our foot. Children will frequently catch the virus at pools or gyms. Each wart has its own blood supply and will need to be killed at its life source. We do this by shaving down the hard, dead skin on top of the wart and killing the wart with an acid. Sometimes the warts also needs to be removed or excised.

Ingrown toenails are also common among children. Some kids are born with them and some can even get them from an injury to the foot. Injuries can happen by stubbing the toe or someone stepping on it during athletics. They will notice their nail become painful. In many cases it will also be red, hot, swollen and oozing. These are all signs of infection and your child should come to the office immediately for evaluation. When the nail is painful or infected, a sliver of the nail must be removed. First we numb the toe, so that you do not feel any pain.

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Kids love to run and jump and play, whether it is at recess or gym class. Ankle sprains are very common. The most common is twisting your ankle inwards. When ankle sprains are not treated properly with rest, ice, and compression, they can get worse. Even if you think an ankle sprain is mild, you should make an appointment to have it evaluated. There are cases where your child may have a broken bone and not even realize it!

Lastly, do not be surprised if your child grows an entire shoe size this year!  While your child is getting ready for back to school, if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s feet, call Hollowbrook Foot Specialists today for an appointment at (845) 298-9074. We are serving the Hudson Valley from Wappingers Falls.

By: Samantha DelRegno D.P.M.

Your Top-Rated & New Favorite Podiatrist In Wappingers Falls, NY

Always arrive to a pleasant cheerful staff! They make you feel welcome and get you situated quickly! The Doctor is friendly and makes your feet feel great! I travel a bit to get to this office, but it is so worth it! The staff is always helpful and customizes my appointments to my needs!

- Bob D.

bob 5 star review

GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!! Very nice, friendly, and thorough doctor. Wonderful staff too! Very clean office. They fit me into there schedule the same day. They recognized my issue right away and got me out of discomfort painlessly.

- Jordan C.

jordan 5 star review

I came here today for the first time what a wonderful group of people, very professional and friendly and the Dr. I saw, Dr. Geshev, he is absolutely the first podiatrist I’ve ever seen that made me feel very comfortable, and he knows what he’s doing. I would recommend this podiatrist office to everybody.

- Valerie G.

john 5 star review

Great experience. They got my son in as soon as possible as made sure his foot was ok. Will definitely use them again!

- Irene T.

irene 5 star review

Wonderful staff (warm and inviting). Clean office. Dr. G is knowledgeable and listened to me. He knew 3 ways to help my situation and I know that I will feel better under his care and instructions. I recommend Hollowbrook Foot Specialists!

- S.G.

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*The reviews listed are from actual patients of Hollowbrook Foot Specialists. Individual results may vary. Reviews are not claimed to represent results for everyone.

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Our Wappingers Falls
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Monday: 11am - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
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Our Wappingers Falls
Podiatry Office
89 E. Main Street
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Phone: 845-298-9074

Office Hours:
Monday: 11am - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 3pm
Saturday: By appointment only

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