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Dr. Robert Kornfeldanswered
43 years experience
Stomach growling: This could be an intestinal yeast infection. It is typical for there to be a lot of gas after consuming food. A gastroenterologist can help you diagno... Read More
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Fungal infection: Most likely tinea pedis (foot) and tinea cruris (groin). Fungal infection.
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Nerve pain: Most likely a morton's neuroma which is a swollen and thickened nerve from compression and chronic irritation.
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Back pain: This usually indicates nerve compression. The most common reasons would be muscle spasm, a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. Have it evaluated by an ... Read More
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Ankle pain: Ice will quell the pain and inflammation. More important is to find out what is wrong with the ankle and address the problem more defintively.
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Leg discrepancy: If it is significantly short, there are staged surgical procedures that can lengthen it. Otherwise, putting a heel lift on the short leg will level yo... Read More
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Calf pain: As long as your calf pain is not coming from a clot. That would be associated with deep calf pain and swelling of the leg and foot. If it is a clot, m... Read More
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PT tendonitis: It certainly can be. A sonogram or MRI can detect tendonitis or other tendon pathology.
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Non weight bearing: No. Actually, it is important to be active but not to excess. This condition often worsens from long periods off the feet.
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Vein dysfunction: The most likely diagnosis is vein dysfunction. A detailed sonogram of the veins and valves can determine the best solution.
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Ankle pain: The first thing is to get a diagnosis and then treatment can be discussed.
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Type II Diabetes: Type ii diabetes can cause changes in circulation to the feet and can be a cause of toe cramps. Cramping occurs when the blood supply to the muscles i... Read More
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Numbness of foot: If you had a crushing injury to the foot and the nerve tissue was also crushed, the likelihood of return to normal sensation is low. However, I have f... Read More
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Ankle sprain: An ace bandage is inadequate at best since it does not offer even compression or support. Since ligaments do not have direct arterial blood flow, aggr... Read More
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Swollen feet: Carbohydrates do not directly cause fluid retention. However, refined carbohydrates do put the body under free radical stress and that can accelerate ... Read More
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Achilles tendinitis: My experience after 30 years in practice is that aggressive physical therapy, prolotherapy and orthotics work very well.
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Tremors: There are many types and causes of tremors in the muscle. It is prudent to see a neurologist and rule out parkinson's disease.
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Swelling: See your doctor immediately to rule out congestive heart failure or a lung disorder.
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Dr. Scholl's: Many pharmacies carry the product line.
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Swelling of feet: Yes. The back pressure will translate into pedal edema.
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Hematoma: See a podiatrist. This is called a sub-ungual hematoma and should be drained.
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Needs diagnosis: Gout is acute, exquisite pain generally occurring at night or early morning. It is characterized by swelling, redness and intense hypersensitivity to ... Read More
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Eat once a day: Yes. This is going to slow down his metabolic activity and make it more likely for the body to save every calorie it can. This leads to weight gain an... Read More
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Numbness: It is a good idea to diagnose why the numbness exists. There are physical reasons as well as metabolic reasons. The is a very large differential diagn... Read More
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Weak ligaments: Depending on the severity of the condition, you can also consider prolotherapy which is an injection therapy to strengthen weak ligaments.
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Swelling: There is much in the differential for swelling, however, unilateral swelling in the absence of pain is most often related to vein dysfunction. A venou... Read More
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Edema: Healthy venous return depends on muscular contractions that are no longer available due to the drop foot. Therefore there is increased pressure in the... Read More
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Nail fungus: The answer is yes. These organisms are alive and present in the GI tract. They are supported by sugars. There are many reasons why they may be flouris... Read More
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Ingrown toenail: Conservative care by cutting away the offending portion of nail periodically should suffice.
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Webbed toes: Yes. You can have a de-syndactyly procedure that can separate the toes.
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Holistic medicine: After obtaining a medical degree, either an M.D., D.O., d.P.M., d.D.S., d.M.D., d.C., r.N. N.P., etc., you can then go on to study and become certifie... Read More
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Causes of athlete's : Fungus thrives in a moist, warm and dark environment. Using anti-perspirants on your feet is very helpful in preventing infection.
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Hallux limitus: Patients with an unstable 1st metatarsal will experience jamming of the joint when trying to propel and will often develop pain in that joint. The com... Read More
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Bone spur: It is possible to have bone spurs on top of the foot which can be a result of a structural deformity, injury or arthritis. Shoes commonly compress the... Read More
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Melanoma: The only way to diagnose it definitively is by examination and a biopsy if indicated.
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Plantar warts: There are different types of viruses responsible for plantar warts. If your condition is recurrent, then you must look at the reasons why your immune ... Read More
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Ingrown toenail: Permanent removal of the offending side of the toenail is safe, easy and minimally painful post-op. It is the most definitive approach. Otherwise, per... Read More
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DNCB not recommended: Dncb is a benzene derivative and it is well known for causing severe allergic reactions. There are many other much safer and effective ways to treat a... Read More
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Ligament: The lateral collaterals are the ligaments that support the bones. The meniscus is the actual joint surface called cartilage.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Vein dysfunction: You are most likely dealing with a problem with the venous return of blood to the heart. A diagnostic ultra-sound is indicated.
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Get diagnosis: First, see a podiatrist and get a diagnosis. There are many reasons for foot pain.
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Foot cramps: This may be a sign of circulatory problems, arthritis or functional problems of the feet that strain them and make them overwork.
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Swelling: The most common reasons are local inflammation, dietary issues, vein dysfunction, pulmonary issues, cardiac issues or kidney issues. Start by seeing a... Read More
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Foot pain: If you supply some information on how it began and the type of symptoms you have, we may be able to shed some ligh ton this.
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Loose ligaments: This can either be a congenital issue or acquired after ligamenbt injury that did not properly heal. It is important to be evaluated by a podiatrist t... Read More
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Coxsackie virus: Also known as coxsackie virus. It usually causes lesions of the hands, feet and mouth.
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Plantar fasciitis: This is a complex inflammation to treat with just shoes. However, stiff soled shoes with a mild heel elevation can be helpful.
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Foreign body: It is possible that some of the upper layers of skin were forced into the sub-cutaneous tissue causing a foreign body reaction, or a granuloma. It is ... Read More
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Heel pain: You should be evaluated by a podiatrist. Heel pain is commonly caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia (arch ligament) or the achilles tendon. Sw... Read More
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Anti-inflammatory : Eliminate white flour, white sugar and white rice. Do not overconsume complex carbohydrates. Get tested for food sensitivities that could elevate infl... Read More
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Dr. Kornfeld is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Kornfeld is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This lump came up on 13th July and went Down on September20th it's on. Top of the foot at big toe base. It glows white, hurts when shoes on
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Than you. We have been tested with no answer coshings is what is thought thank you so much for the reply
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) Stress causes flares almost immediately. Thank You!
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