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Foot Health Centers
Southaven, MS
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Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Dr Michael Lyons specializing in foot and ankle care
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
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Fungus: Most likely fungus causing this.
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Tingling : Could be neuropathy or tarsal tunnel syndrome.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Infection: That med can effect your immune sysytem you probably have a ingrown toenail with abscess see a podiatrist to get it cut out and some antibiotics.
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Normal: Is normal as long as it comes and goes best thing is to avoid meds if you can.
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Swelling: You may have a DVT you need to get a venous ultrasound.
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Ankle pain : Yes you may have a torn ligament you need an mri.
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Pain: Rest ice compression and elevation it is very important to try to immobilize your ankle for a couple days to allow the inflammation to calm down if it... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Toe pain: You may have a fungal or bacterial infection keep them dry and clean with alchohol.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Sprained ankle: Rest ice compression elevation is pain lasts greater than 10 day or you are having trouble with weight bearing see a podiatrist for evaluation.
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A 38-year-old male asked:
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Not for long term : Try voltaren (diclofenac) gel it has less GI side effects.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Nerve: Sounds like some kind of neuropathy need a EMG study from a neurologist.
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Tight feeling : You may have neuropathy you should get a ncs/emg study by a neurologist.
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Glass: If it still hurts there could very well be pieces left behind sometimes it is very easy in the office other times we have to go to the or to explore ... Read More
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Bone island : Basically just means some extra bone usually only a problem if it is interfering with a joint.
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Talar dome: They are difficult to treat depending on the severity of the injury arthroscope can help synvisc (hylan g-f 20) injection can help and surgery to repl... Read More
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Leg hair: There are many skin conditions that have tried this have you been applying any medication sometimes the medications steroids can cause an arrest of ha... Read More
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Bunion: Bunions are degenerative in nature they only get worse with time and will cause arthritis in your big toe joint if it interferes with your life visit ... Read More
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Joint pain: Have any medications or diet changed? If not it would be wise to get some bloodwork to rule out any inflammatory systemic conditions
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Infection: Depending on how bad it is it may have to be drained the first step is to soak your foot in warm water and epson salts if that fails make an apt with ... Read More
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Sciatic pain : Could be pinched nerve in back or simple radiculathy or neuropathy.
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Bumps: Could be simple cysts need to get evaluated by dermatologist.
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Pain: Either a pinched nerve or sciatica need EMG from neurologist.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Orthotics or surgery: Find a podiatrist or foot and ankle ortho that treats peds they will need custom orthotics or you can look into hyprocure procedure.
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Water retention: First you must find our why you are retatining water is it renal or cardiovascular then you can treat.
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Arch pain: If they are custom orthotics you may need to get them adjusted but if they are over the counter from a retail store and not from a doctor i suggest yo... Read More
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Ankle fracture: You should be able to but you need to confirm healing with follow up xrays before you attempt anything.
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Cold feet: You need to get evaluated is there a family history of diabetes.
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Aching feet: Start with an orthotic to add stability to your gait.
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Fascial tear: Tens unit will not help heal the tear you need immobilization to allow for proper healing.
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Shin pain: If you have pain in your shin is it most likely not a blood clot but it is best to be checked out.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Knots: If they are skin and not bone you can use amlactin and it will soften up the lesions.
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Mycotic nail: The best is to find a podiatrist that offers laser in your area all of the oral or topical meds are either dangerous or innefective.
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Cat scratch: You should be ok but the question is what does the wound look like did it heal without complication.
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Soleus: It can cause swelling if you have altered your gait patter
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Stop the pain: Shes probably not walking due to pain from the blister poke a hole in the blister drain it then apply betadine and dont let her wear those sandals aga... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Rat bite: Get evaluated by podiatrist you will need tetnaus and antibiotics.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Yes: He should see a dr hyperpronation can cause many problems and is pretty easy to correct look into orthotics custom made.
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Swelling: Try to keep your legs elevated you can also use low compression stockings.
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Unstable ankle?: While the DX process is ongoing it is very important to get the child in an accomadative custom orthotic.
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Itchy ankle: It could come from nerve damage.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Blister: That is fine just blood inside as long as there is no infection and it remains dry.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Knuckles: The best is to use retin a (tretinoin) to lighten the skin at the knuckles.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Constipation: You may want to try a tea called smooth move it is a natural stimulant. If you are taking any narcotics that could also be a cause
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Patches: Sound like fungal patches.
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Osteotomy: It is not normal to have fever 4wks out there needs to be further investigation blood work to rule out other disease states.
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Ankle bulging: It could be a number of things the first question to ask is there pain and if so where in any case she needs to be further evaluated xrays etc...
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Not a pt: Podiatrist or foot and ankle ortho are the only people qualified to cast and dispense proper orthotics to control gait if your daughter hperpronates l... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Tinea: Has to do with your hormones make sure to use ant fungal spray on a regular basis.
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Blister: The toe needs to be evaluated by a doctor a blister for three months concerns me. You will need a X-ray and an evaluation of the lesion possible a bio... Read More
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Arch psin: Your foot controls the alignment of all the other joints in your body so if your foot is out of alignment then the other joints will be as well ultima... Read More
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Mar 24, 2013
I have seen Doc Lyons several times and I really like him and he has worked with me on several things and tried to help me as much as possible. He has always been kind to me and not taken the easy way...Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Lyons is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Lyons is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Dr says severe tendinitis. No break did x rays ibuprofen 600 mg 3×
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Thanks for your quick reply! yes its ok now theres no wound and healed without complications
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Thanks for your quick reply! But is tingling sensation related to some skin problem.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Temple University School of Medicine, PA
Graduated 2003MD
Awards
Thought Leader, Third Place, Mississippi - Winter
2013
Top Podiatrist, First Place, Mississippi - Winter
2013
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