The health of the human body can be fairly hard to maintain, especially as we get older. Podiatry focuses on the feet and the many ailments that come with them. Besides pain, infections, and diseases, there are many other problems that can have a big effect on the health of our feet. Here are some of the most common foot problems that podiatrists treat. FracturessArthritis Bunions Heel pain Fungal nails And more For a patient's specific foot health needs, pharmaceutical compounding may be needed to treat these different conditions in the best way possible.