Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about foot problems:

1. Do I have any foot problems, or am I at risk of any?
   
   
2. What diagnostic tests for foot problems might I have to undergo, and what do these tests involve?
   
   
3. What do my test results show?
   
   
4. What is the best treatment for my foot condition?
   
   
5. If medications or other conservative treatments do not work, could I need surgery or other invasive procedures?
   
   
6. How can I prevent other foot problems?
   
   
7. What sort of routine foot care should I perform?
   
   
8. How often should I have a comprehensive foot exam?
   
   
9. What kind of footwear should I use, and what kind should I avoid?
   
   
10. Do you recommend that I use any home medical devices, such as special skin thermometers or insoles?
    
    
11. Should I see a podiatrist or other specialist for nail trimming, treatment of corns, etc.?