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Podiatry
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vito Rizzoanswered
41 years experience
Toenail: Need to identify infecting organism. Then have treated with appropriate medication or therepy.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
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No: This type of medication sometimes relieves pain from other causes. Needs proper evalaution.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Toenail: Interesting. Possible ingrown nail or nail infection. See your podiatrist.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Ankle: Ease up on the exercise until the injury can be evaluated and treated.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Sprain: Maybe more that a sprain. May need MRI and intervention to manage problems identified.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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There are many possi: Are you active?
Do you stretch effectively for those activities?
Is your weight optimal?
Do you take statin drugs?
You may need you orthotic pres... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Biomechanics: In a otherwise healthy individual , this could be due to mechanical pressure on nerves. You should see a podiatrist for propper evaluation.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Needs diagnostic wor: Rigidity ( stiffness, lack of movement ?) in the area of your toes can be an indication of joint dysfunction. At your age, this seems unusual. HAve y... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Shin pain: If you are active it may be 'shin splins' a muscle strain.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dermatitis: How long have you had this? If just feet, most common cause is fungal contamination. With hand involvement, probably not.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Unlikely: I would doubt that this would be an initial presenting symptom. But all abnormal sensations should be evaluated.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Bump: May be arthritic. Need a x-ray and then proper treatment.
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Yes: Hormonal changes can lead to lower extremity swelling.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Injury: Fall may have resulted in injury to nerve. Have condition properly evaluated.
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Sunburn: Cool soaks may help blisters? Seek professional help.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Blue toes?: Hard to answer without more information. Do you smoke? Recent trauma/injury?
Seek advise of an expert.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Toe walking: Not unusual at this age . Normal developmental milestones met? Monitor, encourage normal walking. If persists see a podiatrist.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Interesting: For how long is this going on? Is there a rash associated with these symptoms?
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rizzo is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rizzo is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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He has had several pairs of pedro boots but don't sein to have helped he also has pain wearing boots so got advised to keep them off him
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you:) To answer your question health wise, I am slightly overweight, but I eat healthy & workout.
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful!
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NY College of Podiatric Medicine
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