Equipped with highly trained doctors and state-of-the-art technology, WWMG Podiatry continues to provide the most advanced foot and ankle healthcare services to Snohomish County patients. Our experienced Podiatrists offer treatment for foot/ankle ailments and injuries, as well as surgical care, and three-dimensional imaging for patients who need…
No one really knows what causes one person to have allergies when another one doesn’t, or why one substance triggers an allergic reaction in an individual when another doesn’t. Allergic reactions can range from mild irritations to anaphylaxis (a severe reaction that’s a life-threatening emergency). But for the sufferer, allergies…
Have you ever felt your cheeks burn after a hot shower or your face flush after a spicy meal? These could be signs of rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition. Rosacea affects an estimated 16 million Americans, or 4.8% of the population. It is most common in fair-skinned people between…
Walking or exercising on an injured or arthritic hip can be extremely painful. And as the joint continues to deteriorate over time, it can eventually lead to the need for hip replacement surgery. Because the hip joint is one of the largest joints in the body, replacing it is considered…
Many of us go through each day without thinking about our feet, taking them for granted. It’s only when something goes wrong that we realize just how important our feet really are. For example, hammertoes and mallet toes are common foot conditions that can cause discomfort and pain when walking.
As some parts of the country experience more frequent heat waves and extreme temperatures, people may not be fully equipped to handle the heat when it arrives. Even with the fan blasting on full speed and your windows open wide, some nights, there’s simply no way to escape the heat.
A pacemaker keeps your heart beating with a normal rhythm, but not always pumping as efficiently as it should. In recent years, a new method of implanting pacemakers has allowed the heart to utilize its natural electrical pathway to function more efficiently. This is called cardiac physiological pacing (CPP) or…
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia. It occurs in 1-2% of the general population and in over 10% of people over age 75. While not directly life threatening, AFib is serious because it puts patients at higher risk for a stroke. Overall,…
Are you worried about getting gestational diabetes while pregnant? Or are you living with type 1 or 2 diabetes and thinking about starting a family? A Family Medicine OB doctor can offer you essential support and guidance to keep your health on track throughout your pregnancy and beyond. Managing…
Prediabetes is a serious health condition where an individual’s blood sugar levels are consistently higher than normal, but they have not yet developed type 2 diabetes. Since prediabetes doesn’t have outward symptoms, people often do not show signs until the condition is in an advanced stage. So it’s important to…
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