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Hettinger Podiatry Center, PC
Wheaton
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Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Dr. David Hettinger of Hettinger Podiatry Center in Wheaton has been practicing podiatric medicine in a private practice setting since 1986. In 1992, he opened his Wheaton office and has been in the Danada area of south Wheaton ever since.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Hettingeranswered
Podiatry 38 years experience
To start with...: It may be athlete's foot. The best otc medication (in my opinion) is lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra. Socks should be a synthetic material like those ma... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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It may hurt, but...: There is a small piece of nail still embedded in the corner. You need to get that out. If you can't get it out on your own, a podiatrist can. Sometime... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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It's bad...: Your body needs exercise. At least get up and walk around.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Use something else: Some people also apply black cohosh directly on the skin. This is because there was some thought that black cohosh would improve the skin’s appearance... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 38 years experience
See a podiatrist: Corns are callouses on the toes and are caused mainly by shoe irritation over a period of time. They can just be trimmed by a podiatrist, but will us... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Can't really get RID: Of scars, but you can reduce their noticibility. Use a cream called mederma to reduce the appearance of scars.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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May be seen...: On a plain x-ray. If it is questionable, and the doctor thinks the signs and symptoms are strong enough to warrant further testing, a MRI will probab... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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It could be...: Raynaud's phenomenon is excessively reduced blood flow in response to cold or emotional stress, causing discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasi... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Any time now...: I usually have my patients in their own shoes (with orthotics for support) right about four weeks post-op. Ask your surgeon what his specific protoco... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 38 years experience
Time for an X-ray...: It sounds like it has a strong possibility of being broken. See a podiatrist for x-rays and treatment. This may have to be done under local anesthe... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Are you SURE....: it isn't broken? Did someone take an x-ray and have it read properly by a foot expert? It MAY be only bruised or sprained but it's tough to tell wit... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Normal....: It is quite normal for that to happen after the type of treatment you received.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Podiatry 38 years experience
Not deflating...: There is no "stored air" in the muscle to either inflate or deflate. You may have had a partial tear of the muscle belly at that point. See a doctor... Read More
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 38 years experience
Could be...: Plantar fascitis if the pains occur mainly in the heel area and even possibly the arch. It could also be generalized arthritis and a number of other p... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Poison Ivy Oil...: Urushiol oil can remain active for several years, so handling dead leaves or vines can cause a reaction. In addition, oil transferred from the plant t... Read More
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A 52-year-old male asked:
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It depends...: Do you have insurance coverage? If your doctor is a contracted member of your insurance plan, and your deductible and co-insurance level is reasonable... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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It helped...: My daughter (age 23), so it could also help you. You just need to keep trying a number of things (or combination of things) until you find a treatmen... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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It could be...: A hematoma, or a collection of blood between the tissue layers. You would be well advised to see a doctor for further recommendations.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Keep it clean!!!: If you are not planning on seeing a doctor, keep the would clean, keep the edges as closed as possible and keep pressure off the area. It should heal... Read More
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A 45-year-old female asked:
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Go to a podiatrist: That way you can get a number of treatment options.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 38 years experience
Ringworm....: Is actually just a skin fungal infection - there is no actual worm! it is best to use lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra for a couple weeks. Many other t... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 38 years experience
Sign of many things: It could be that some of the bacteria in your mouth switched to 'l-form' and caused a sore. It may just be a mild viral outbreak (herpes simplex).
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A 43-year-old male asked:
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Clubbing Nails...: In medicine, nail clubbing (also known as drumstick fingers and watch-glass nails) is a deformity of the fingers and fingernails associated with a num... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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NO...: Floaters are deposits of various size, shape, consistency, refractive index, and motility within the eye's vitreous humour (the liquid part), which is... Read More
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A 64-year-old male asked:
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Podiatry 38 years experience
NSAID's: You can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaid's). Aleve (naproxen) is an otc alternative, but there are many prescription variations.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 38 years experience
Blood flow....: More blood flow is diverted to your stomach to aid in digestion. It shouldn't be really noticeable though. Thyroid problems can cause this as well.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Podiatry 38 years experience
Nerve Irritation....: This is a sign that a nerve is irritated or being abnormally compressed. See your treating doctor. You may need some compression to get rid of some ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Electric therapy...: Treatment of psychiatric disorders by passage of an electric current through the brain, similar to electroconvulsive therapy in the tonic phase but in... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Try injection...: There are sclerosing alcohol injections which can disrupt the nerve signals (by killing the nerve) without surgery. This can be done in the doctor's ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Not likely...: A concussion is usually caused by direct head trauma. Maybe take it easy in the sack for a while.
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A 61-year-old female asked:
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Technically...: Geschwind syndrome, also known as "gastaut-geschwind" is a characteristic personality syndrome consisting of symptoms such as circumstantiality, hyper... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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See a podiatrist...: If it truly is scar tissue, you may be given a prescription for topical verapamil cream to reduce the fibrosis. If it is something else, the doctor w... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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NO....: The sutures inside are very strong and are what is holding the incision closed while your body does it's own work.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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If you THINK...: That you can even see the bone, it's serious! see your podiatrist right away!
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See a podiatrist...: If you choose not to, be sure to apply lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra cream (otc) to the exposed area until the nail grows back completely to reduce yo... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Tennis elbow...: Ask a doctor to try prp injection if physical therapy has been exhausted. May need surgery.
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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How long after???: Some of the anesthetic medications can give hallucinations, especially some used in IV sedation and general anesthesia. Ask your doctor what medicati... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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See a doctor...: In spite of your precautions, it sounds like you picked up an std. Get it treated early.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Better to stay away: Alcohol should be avoided with gout since drinking can often bring on an attack or make it worse.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Z-Pak...: Is for a soft tissue infection - and works quite well when properly diagnosed and prescribed. If you don't feel better in a day or two, contact your ... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Just guessing...: But zyrtec (cetirizine) works wonders for me. Maybe you could try that for a while and see how it goes.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Unless you plan...: To take dangerous and illegal drugs, you will just grow to whatever height your specific genetics will dictate. You have maybe a year yet before the... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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NEW solution: There is a new solution out now to topically treat toenail fungus. It's called "Clear Nails-pro+" Ask your podiatrist about it and if you're lucky, ... Read More
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No...: Rabies would have manifested itself much earlier.
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A 60-year-old female asked:
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Sitting...: Wearing orthotics while sitting doesn't really do much. They are designed to control the abnormal motions during your gait cycle (walking).
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Could be....: An abscess. Usually these require draining to go away. The pain won't diminish until it drains. You can wait a while to see if this happens on its ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Get a biopsy....: It is not normal for a mole to be green. A simple biopsy will determine if it is anything to be more concerned about.
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It happens...: Try certain-dry pads / solution, drysol solution, tap water inotophoresis, Botox injections, alcohol wipes, surgical sympathectomy... Etc.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Podiatry 38 years experience
It could be...: Athlete's foot. The best otc medication (in my opinion) is lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra. Dilute vinegar soaks are good as well. Dry the inside of yo... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Podiatry 38 years experience
Not my field, but...: It is theorized that some cold sores may be caused by a mutation of normal oral bacteria to their "L-form." Some will spontaneously mutate back, or t... Read More
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Mar 23, 2015
Hi Doc:
Good advice!!
I've added your to my network and recommended you.
I would appreciate a return of the favor.
I'm on OMFS in Sacramento, CA
Special interest TMJ disorders.
Thanks.
Louis Ga...Read More
Dr. Philip Miller
Oct 6, 2014
I highly endorse and recommend Dr. Hettinger as an outstanding expert in the HealthTap Prime community. His expertise in podiatry is most certainly appreciated and educational.
Oct 6, 2014
Knowledgeable expert in Podiatry. Gives clear, accurate answers. Highly recommend.
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This saved my life. Thank you. My husband used the vingar and I did too. May I add that very hot socks after the vingar soaks helped rid us of it. Fresh socks out of the dryer.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Dr. Wm. M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Graduated 1985MD
Residency
Chicago
Residency
Type in hospital or program
Completed 1985
Awards
HealthTap Top Doctor, Winter 2013
Healthtap Top Doctor, Summer 2013
Top Doctor, First Place, Melrose Park, IL - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Associated Foot & Ankle Specialists
Publications
Soft tissue surgery using radiowave techniques.
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