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Eastport health care
Eastport, ME
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Board certified podiatrist In American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Also WCC, wound care specialist, treating all aspect of podiatry.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Podiatry
Wound care
Licenses
United States: Maine
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
56 Answers
43 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Ignore: Always buy shoes a 1/2 inch longer than ur tallest toe.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Yes: They should help.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Avascular can: may cause u problems down the road. Especially if you are an active person. You may want to get some functional orthotics to protect the navicular and... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Withdrawal : You are probably experiencing withdrawal symptoms from stopping the caffeine. Caffeine is a vasoconstrictor and exercising causes vasodilation which (... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Wider shoes: This may be a direct result of your foot wear. If u r shoes are too narrow or too worn out it can cause too much pressure along the medial side of you... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Ignore: Rest, ice, apply compression with ace bandage, and elevate.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Ignore: Empty out your shoes before wearing them.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Ignore: Use a pumic stone on the corns or calluses while in the shower and apply Vaseline w cotton sock.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Ignore: While playing sports Wear white cotton socks, and change them after your activity.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Not with stitches : After 36 hours ur laceration has to be closed through secondary intention. The time period for the acute stitches have passed. Now it may take longer ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Podiatrist or : An orthopedic doctor with specializing in the foot and ankle.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Burning : In one foot along with back pain may be due to a pinched nerve. It may be a good idea to see an orthopedic doc who specializes in back problems for a ... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Peripheral : Neuropathy may be starting in your feet. Which can be caused by diabetes, vitamin b deficiency, arthritis, etc. Diabetes is the most common cause, p... Read More
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A 75-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Cramps : Are also caused by lack of potassium, calcium, and dehydration. Parasites seem like an unlikely answer.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Cramps: Can be caused by many things. The most common reasons tend to be if you are dehydrated, lack in calcium or potassium. Try increasing your fluid int... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Ignore: If you are a diabetic avoid using topical corn and callous removal pads. Consult your doctor first.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Fingers or toes?: Either way, ulcers are breakdowns of skin, where there is an open area in the tissue...ssometimes there is drainage, skin discoloration, pain, etc. ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Wrap: Wrap the ankle with an ace bandage in a figure 8 configuration.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Ignore: Corns and calluses are caused by friction.
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A member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
An xray: Would be a good idea. If you didn't rest the area like u should, the sprain may have not healed correctly. It will be a good idea to get a xray first... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Allergic reaction: Or possibly contact dermatitis? If it's along the sock line, could be allergic to the latex or material of your socks. Does the rash itch? Is it warm... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Ankle support: Would be beneficial. Wear an ankle brace, or high top sneakers, apply ice, and take anti inflammatory meds such as ibuprofen for a few days to see if... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
It is can be common: For the cells that grow a nail along the base of your nail bed not to take to the phenol. In my experience some patients just don't seem to respond to... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Itchiness : May be eczema, allergic reaction, or athletes foot. Try a antifungal cream initially with steroid (lotrisone), stick with white cotton socks and perfu... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Please go to the : Doctor to get evaluated. If u have anxiety it will only make u feel worse.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Podiatrist or: An orthopedic physician who specializes in the foot and ankle.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Ignore: Let your doctor know which side of your ankle hurts.
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Yes: If u do not have good flexibility it can make ur legs feel tired, achy, and weak. Can u see a physical therapist to improve ur strength? In the meanti... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Antifungal: Creams such as Lamisil (terbinafine) or lotrisone will help if u apply as directed on the directions
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A member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Rest : If the charcot foot is acute or just recently occurred , rest and immobilization is recommended for 3 months. If the charcot foot is chronic, the are... Read More
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A 58-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Yes: Arthritis is cause by inflammation in the joints, and toes have small joints that can develop arthritis in them.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Fat pad: , there is a fat pad present underneath the toes or metatarsal pads.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Make: Make sure your shoes are wide enough. Have your feet measured by a professional.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Board certified : Podiatrist in surgery would be a good start.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Red spots: Could be an allergic reaction. Have u tried any new medications, new soaps, new detergents, or new socks with a material such as wool that u may be ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Sprained? : If u have sprained ur ankle, ice, rest, wrap and rest the area for the next couple of days. ..take nsaid like ibuprofen, if u are not allergic, as dir... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Allergies: Sounds like an allergic reaction. It can certainly be hayfever. A antihistamine over the counter such as benadryl (diphenhydramine) could be helpful
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
No: No, not likely at all. Unless you were also taking the treatment you are not affect by the patients chemotherapy.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
No...: First of all u shouldn't probably have left over antibiotics...:) and if u r not certain about your diagnosis of cellulitis you may do more harm than ... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Depends : On if u r cellulitis is associated with a wound or laceration. .if u have cellulitis without break in the skin, it should heal without any scarring.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Sciatica: It sounds like a pinched nerve. You should seek medical attention for further testing.
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A member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Antifungal : Creams like Lamisil (terbinafine) or lotrimin would work well. Lamisil (terbinafine) cream, is over the counter, apply twice a day for one week and ... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Bone stimulator: May work in your case, along with rigid orthotics to control the motion of your navicular which all help with pain management. It's certainly worth a ... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Ignore: Have your feet measured and wear appropriate size shoes.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Unlikely : Depends where is ur AVN located? Most likely the sound that u hear is your tendons sliding along the bone surfaces, similar to cracking a knuckle. If ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Iodine?: If u had surgery, they may have used iodine wound wash all around the area to prevent infection, that would contribute to the color. Your skin also ma... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Yes: cancer drugs inevitably are toxic, and need to be in order to get rid of cancer cells, however they can not distinguish good from bad cells hence the ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nima Moghaddasanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Yes: A podiatrist is a specialist in the foot and ankle.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Thank you. I have been worried it might be something more serious. Will visit a doctor but will try anti-fungal cream as well.
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Don't believe it's one of the three. At a loss as to what's the cause.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I appreciate your feedback!
Awards
Most Influential, First Place, Maine - Spring
2015
Thought Leader, First Place, Maine - Spring
2015
Top Doctor, First Place, Maine - Spring
2015
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