Practical Insights & Resources for Patient Health
Articles from Dr. Quach on foot and ankle health — covering prevention, treatment options, and the latest advances in podiatric medicine.

Corn or Plantar Wart? How to Tell the Difference on the Bottom of Your Foot
A corn is thickened skin caused by pressure, while a plantar wart is a skin growth caused by a virus,…
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When Is Bunion Surgery the Right Call? What McAllen Patients Should Know
Bunion surgery is usually the right call only when a bunion causes pain that limits your daily life and simpler…
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Plantar Fasciitis: The Real Cause of Morning Heel Pain
You wake up, swing your feet onto the floor, and the first few steps land like a nail through your…
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Diabetic Foot Care in McAllen: What to Watch For Before It Becomes an Emergency
Diabetes is more common in the Rio Grande Valley than almost anywhere else in the country. A recent regional cohort…
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Chronic Wound Care: When Does a Wound Need a Specialist?
A cut or sore on the foot that isn't healing can become overlooked for some time. You clean it, change…
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Skin Tag Removal: What It Involves and When It’s Medically Necessary
Skin tags on the feet are one of those things patients tend to live with for a long time before…
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Plantar Wart Removal: What RGV Patients Should Know Before Treatment
If you've been told you have a plantar wart, or you've been walking around with a painful spot on the…
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Toenail Fungus Treatment in McAllen: When Home Remedies Aren’t Enough
That yellow, thickening nail didn't happen overnight, and it's not going away on its own either. Toenail fungus is one…
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CO2 Laser vs Traditional Ingrown Toenail Removal
Comparing CO2 laser and traditional ingrown toenail surgery in McAllen? Here's what's different, what to expect, and how to choose…
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When an Ingrown Toenail Needs a Doctor (Not a Home Remedy)
Trying to fix an ingrown toenail at home? Learn when it's safe to treat yourself and when it's time to…
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Understanding and Diagnosing Vascular Disease
[Vascular diseases](https://vascular.org/patients/vascular-tests/computed-tomography-angiography-cta-and-magnetic-resonance-angiography-mra) affect the circulatory system and can involve blood disorders or abnormalities in the arteries, veins, or lymph vessels.…
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What Are the Early Signs of Foot Arthritis?
We often associate [arthritis](https://www.medicinenet.com/early_signs_of_arthritis_in_the_feet/article.htm) in the feet with aging, but there are many types of arthritis that can strike at…
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