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Podiatry
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Teatree Oil: Teatree oil.
Topical antifungal agents over the counter or prescription.
There is no long term "cure".
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Similar: Gout is a metabolic condition in which the serum uric acid in our bodies can elevate. Usually controlled with oral medication.
Gouty arthritis is the... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Raynauds: Peripheral neuropathy, homeocysteine deficiency, emobolic phenomenon, aso/pvd, vasospastic phenonmenon (raynaud's).
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Overuse: Patient can perform stretching of the posterior musculature before and after sleeping.
Evaluate electrolyte levels.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Evaluation: Evalustion and laboratory tests to rule out or in
fibrmyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome with pain.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Topical Substance: Apply topicial medications such as kerasol, over the counter, rub with an emory board or consult a podiatrist for prescription medication.
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Evaluation: Evaluation and probable x-ray are required before treatment options can be considered.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Evaluation: I would suggest evaluation by a physician and possibly undergoing laboratory tests and x-rays.
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A 41-year-old male asked:
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Immobilization: Cast, heel lift, night splint, nsaim, gradual passive stretching, physical therapy, orthotics.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Cover with gauze: If you are diabetic, the blister needs to be evaluated by a professional.
If you are not a diabetice, i would cover it with gauze and allow the blist... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Scoliosis may hinder but not prevent a person from touching their toes. If the scoliosis involves the upper part of the spine, not the lumbo sacral ar... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Cover with gauze: Cleanse the area with soap and water. Cover with gauze. Allow the blister to break on its own.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Do not travel. : I would recommend that you not travel far from your oncoogist or oncology dept of your hospital. The potential complications are multiple and signific... Read More
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Possibly: Recommend that you the opthamologist again.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Ligamentous Laxity: The ankle should be evaluated for prior ligamentous tear, synovial cyst, ligamentous laxity, lesion of the talar dome, tendon lesion.
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Evaluation: I would recommend evaluation. An x-ray would also be beneficial.
In the meantime, ice, compression and elevation.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Evaluation: This needs to be evaluated by a specialist. Possible mri, nerve testing. Physical exam.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Deformed Nail: The toenail needs to be evaluated by a certified podiatrist.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
No: If you have developed new symtoms, you need to see a physician.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Evaluation: I would recommend evaluation by a certified podiatrist.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Evaluation: Evaluation and x-ray are recommended. Possible arthritis or nerve impingement.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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48 years experience
Apply pressure: Perforem heimlich maneuver to yourself by laying over a chair.
Have an emergency notification device at home.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
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Prolonged PT: This is a significant injury. I would expect that you will be non weight bearing on that foot and leg for a least 6 - 8 weeks
physical therapy would ... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Heat.: I would recommend heat to the area for 20 - 25 minutes and then stretching the muscles gently.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Evaluation: Do your feet swell after you eat? Are you wearing tight shoes if and when you're feet are swollen.
I would consult your p.C.P.
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Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
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Tarsal Tunnel: Needs evaluation.
Tarsal tunnel syndrome.
L5-s1 spinal nerve root compression with radiculopathy.
Needs neurologic testing.
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A female asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Evaluation: Have your feet evaluated by a certified podiatrist. Gait exam may be beneficial.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Strap: If there is no pain, the patient can perform some initial treatment.
Tape one toe to the adjacent to.
Wear a firm sole, open toe shoe.
Ice and e... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Evaluation: The knee needs to be evaluated by a specialist. If the symptoms cannot be reproduced, a gait exam, x-ray would be recommended.
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Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Yes: A blood clot or DVT takes time to develop. Pain would probably exist in the calf of the leg.
Contact your physician or hospital ed.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Evaluation: Further evaluation of venous structures of the legs.
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A male asked:
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Evaluation: I would suggest evaluation initially by the surgeon.
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Evaluation: Yes, i would recommend evalulation and possible x-ray of your daughter's foot.
The "bump" could be the cause of your daughter's symptoms.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Plantar Fascitis: Possibilities are multiple.
Plantar fascitis.
Calcaneal spur.
Stress fracture.
Foreign body.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
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Evaluation: The "ligament problem" may be a joint problem. An x-ray and evaluation would be rcommended.
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A male asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Yes: If your father "needs glasses", he should see an opthamologist for a thorough exam.
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A 65-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Overuse Syndrome: If the cramps occur in the calves and hamstring muscle groups, the cause of the cramps could be overuse of the muscles during standing and walking.
I... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Evaluation: I would suspect that these are not lymph nodes under your feet. A podiatrist should evaluate. Perhaps an MRI or diagnostic ultrasound would be benefic... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Contact Dermatitis: Wear sandles, socks or shoes. Dust can contain particles of clothing or soap which can serve as irritants.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Evaluation: I would recommend evaluation by a primary care health
care person.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Evaluation: I would highly recommend a lower extremity evaluation by a certified podiatrist.
The in toeing could be causing stress on the achilles tendon thus r... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Hogananswered
48 years experience
Neuropathy: The symptoms sound like nerve impingement of systemic disorder of the sensory or motor nervous system.
I would suggest that you make an appt with a c... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hogan is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hogan is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Ta for that, so long I was hoping to be back playing rugby in 6. Well ill get best treatment I can and iv been told collegen tablets help
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Thanks for your quick reply! I checked to my doctor she said its a hard skin because of excess pressure on the particular area due to shoe
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I will make an appointment with a Podiatrist as soon as possible. Also thank you for replying.
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