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Over 35 years of foot care experience.
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Podiatry
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United States: Wisconsin
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231 Answers
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A member asked:
Dr. Steven Frydmananswered
Podiatry 49 years experience
Check circulation: The color purple when the foot is down can be do to circulation problems. Have this checked.. Too young for this to be normal.
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A 64-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Deends on other fact: Why are you having the toe removed.If it is because of circulation it could be a very long time if at all. Add diabetes or other problems and ? Everyo... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Yes: If it is not treated it can cause full body infection ...
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
A Podiatrist: Podiatrists will cast you, and make sure they fit you well and fix them if they need adjustment.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Frydmananswered
Podiatry 49 years experience
Stress fracture: Get an x=ray to rule out a fracture.It could also be a capsulitis.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Frydmananswered
Podiatry 49 years experience
Check shoe wear: Make sure that the shoes are not worn out.Massage the ball of the foot.Apply a warm compress?If still there ....See a podiatrist.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Rest and warm compre: To receive an answer that will be more helpful for you , you need to give more information...Your health status, any problems such as gout, diabetes o... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Heel lift: Heel lift to take pressure off of tendon.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Nothing: Use topical creams on toe or wait until after the baby.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Frydmananswered
Podiatry 49 years experience
Infection: If your are diabetic any puncture could become very serious quickly.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Frydmananswered
Podiatry 49 years experience
Infection: Came into contact with the fungus the causes it.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
bursitis: Bursitis. This is a swelling that is an aggravation of the area due to irritation from a shoe possibly. If it is harder than that it could be somethin... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Steven Frydmananswered
Podiatry 49 years experience
No: It has never been reported.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
if it is loose: If it is loose and discolored the chances are that it will fall off.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
If not tinea: If there is no infection, try crisco daily to the area.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Dry the feet: Odor comes from bacteria and they do not live well on dry skin.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Splint the toe and g: Splint the toe and get an x-ray.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Lotrimin (clotrimazole) cream,not b: Lotrimin or Lamisil (terbinafine) cream, not bleach.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Friction problems: Rubbing could cause foot injury .Diabetes or other problems could cause complications.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Dry your feet: Most odor comes from moisture and bacteria that grow on the foot.Make sure that you keep your skin dry and that should help.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Overuse: Could be overuse of the tendons around the ankle.See if rest helps..If not get an x-ray.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Have them debulk the nail by grinding them down.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
No: No..You are fine.Heredity is a major factor in body type.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Podiatrist: A podiatrist is the doctor that treats feet.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
What causes it: Find out what the cause is.To receive an answer that will be more helpful for you , you need to give more information...Your health status, any proble... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Not needed: There are many over the counter anti- fungus medications the you can use.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
There is no diab ft : There is no diabetic foot medication.You may have taken an antibiotic which you will finish taking when the infection is healed.
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Could be: Some gout runs in the family.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Treatment includes: Off load the area, treat the infection if present, remove tissue that is not healthy..Repeat until healed.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Foot exam: Your doctor will exam your foot and will make the diagnosis.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Can be complicated: Find a podiatrist with a surgical background and the surgery will have a good outcome.Ask question so that you understand what is to be done.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Need more info: Could be shoes, how you stand, what part of the foot that you are using.Need more info.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Thereare a few meds : There are some medications that are 60% effective.Worth a try before removing your nail permanently.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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No: The gait cycle needs you to push off with your toes..Anything else could cause foot strain.
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Foot specialist: A podiatrist that is a wound care specialist or a wound center staff.
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?how long..stress fx: Capsulitis or possible stress fracture?To receive an answer that will be more helpful for you , you need to give more information...Your health status... Read More
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Yes it can: You could be using muscles that are swelling and pinching on some nerve.See if it gets better with rest.
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Yes: Most of the edema will be around the ankle and the top of the foot and toes.
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Yes: Most stress fracture do not hurt right away if the bones do not move.Have an x-ray taken.
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Yes it can: Have an x-ray to rule out arthritis.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Walk around: Do not sit still.Walk around and keep the ankles moving.
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Runs in families: It is something thatbyou inherit from your parents.Helps you swim better.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 49 years experience
Warm compress: Warm compress.Ake sure your shoes are the right size.Check with a podiatrist.
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I go to a rhuemetologist next week. The swelling is not bad anymore but the pain is still there in ankles and fingers.
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