Dr. Jonathan Posner

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A 41-year-old member asked:

With a sprained, do your toes move normally?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Maybe: Sprains cause swelling and pain which could limit movement.

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Why do the sides of my big toes hurt when i run?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Incurvated toenails: Sounds like you might have incurvated nails incurvated nails curve into the skin on the sides and can cause discomfort. See your doctor.

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Could my swollen ankles be caused by azor (amlodipine and olmesartan)?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Yes: One of the possible side effects is swelling.

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A 50-year-old male asked:

My toe nail of the third toe on both feet have an identical shaped light yellow patch coving 2/3 of the nail. it appeared in a short period of time. (3 weeks) what are possible causes?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Fungus: Probably toe nail fungus, might be blood under the nail. See your doc for sure.

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Lines across my toes mean and it shines can it be related to diabetes? i don't have lines going across my fingers my fingers look normal.

Podiatry 28 years experience

Acanthosis nigricans: Acanthosis nigricans is a condition related to diabetes but also to a high carbohydrate diet. Is this the only place you have these marks? Diabetes is... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Why might it be that my ankles/feet swell up after a night of drinking alcohol?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Dehydration: Alcohol causes your body to loose water and protein creating th ankle swelling.

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A 43-year-old member asked:

I have a sharp heel pain on both feet right where the big part of the heel bone starts. what could it be?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Heel spur: Could be a heel spur, does it hurt more in the morning and after standing if you had been sitting for a while, then it probally is. See your local foo... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

I hav a corn at the bottom of both my feet. it is increasing and has got dried up. if a stone comes under my feet it pains. how can i get rid of it?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Debridement: This sounds like a callus but of course to be sure you need to see a foot doctor who can debride the callus and recommend other solutions. It is never... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

What would you suggest to help me lose fat with an ankle injury?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Diet: Excercise is only a smart part in losing body part, diet is key. Stay away from sugar and high fat foods.

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A 49-year-old member asked:

Could there be a home remedy for athletes foot?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Yes: There are many home remedies for tinea pedis such as vinegar soaks, but why not get one of the many otc creams available, theyaare cost effective and ... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I've a severely sore ingrown toenail i think.in my big toe.i've tried 2get it out several times and even when i think i got it, i don't can ya please help?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Partial nail removal: Sounds likee you have a reoccurring ingrown nail. You might need a procedure to permanently remove the part of your nail that keeps growing in. See y... Read More

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A 38-year-old male asked:

My little toenails are very thick & difficult to cut. why is this?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Fungus: The small toe nails due to there position on the foot are much more proneto trauma and can develope fungus easier then other toes on most people, see ... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

What to do if i just noticed i have petechiae on my feet. what is this a symptom of?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Many possibilities: Petechiae are small bleeds into the skin and can be related to many things including exercise, certain meds and vitamin deficiency.

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A 31-year-old member asked:

When your feet hurt, does it feel better to elevate it?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Probally: Pain in the feet and ankles can be caused by swelling. Elevated the feet will help reduce swelling.

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A female asked:

My grandma has bad foot fungus and has diabetes type 2. is there any home remedies for her foot fungus. it's getting worse.

Podiatry 28 years experience

No: Fungus can affect both skin and toe nails, is it her nails or skin? Diabetics should be seen every two months by a foot doctor. The best thing you ca... Read More

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A female asked:

How to maintain muscle mass i am 47 year old woman?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Weight training: The best method to maintain muscle mass is light weight resistance training three times weekly. Speek to your to doc before starting any excercise pr... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I think i have a burn on my feet due to some skin fading cream. no one seems to be able to help me with solution. i need help it is quite bad. ?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Contact dermatitis: If you had a burn it would be painful, sound like the product you used caused an inflammatory reaction resulting in discoloration of the skin which w... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Could you tell me what are foods ok to eat for someone who has gout ?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Vegetarian diet: Gout is associated with the bodies inability to eliminate uric acid. Foods high in purines interfere with this process. Foods to limit are meat, shell... Read More

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A 45-year-old male asked:

Why is laser treatment for toenail fungus so outrageously expensive?

Podiatry 28 years experience

The laser: The cost of lasers to treat toe nail fugus are $20, 000 and up and have to be factored into the price.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Intense heel pain after taking birth control pills. is this normal?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Not related: Your pain in your heal is probally not related to your birth control pills. Heel pain can be from spurs, poor shoes or overuse and other things. See a... Read More

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A 54-year-old female asked:

I have corns that will not go away! i change my shoes daily and have seen a podiatrist! what else can i do?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Surgery: You might need to get evaluated for surgery. See you local foot doc.

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A 33-year-old female asked:

What can i do for my stinky feet? i have tried everything otc. the only thing that semi works is deodorant. my feet sweat horribly.

Podiatry 28 years experience

See your foot doc: You might have a fungus, have you tried topical antifungals?If if doesn't work see your foot doc.

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Can we have plantar wart on hands?

Podiatry 28 years experience

No: There are many wart viruses, there are only a few that infect the feet. Wart viruses are contracted by contact.

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A 39-year-old member asked:

There is a hard lump in the callous of the ball of my foot, what is this?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Intractable plantar: Some calluses which are very thick are called intractable plantar keratosis (ipk). Ipk's are discrete, focused calluses usually found on the ball of t... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Bruised under nail of big toe. is this fungus?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Maybe: If your saying its a bruise then you already diagnosed it as a hematoma not fungus. Fungus can result from trauma to the toe. If its been there for a ... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

What's to be done about calluses that have been there for 3+ years?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Have them debrided: Callus are caused by pressure and will continue to return as long as the activity causing the pressure continues. Calluses on the feet can be shaved b... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Will medical tape cut off circulation in my foot?

Podiatry 28 years experience

It could: If the tape is wrapped to tightly it could cut off blood supply.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have a round bite on the heel of my foot. it has several small black dots in the middle. itched at first now a little sore. what could it be?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Wart: Sound more like a wart then a bite.You should see your foot doctor to be evaluated.

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A 32-year-old female asked:

Last wk or so i have been having right ankle pain and it is mainly when i walk. what could cause that?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Trauma: There is a good chance that you injured yourself unknowingly. There are many questions about your problem that have to be answered. Is there swelling ... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I have calluses on bottom of heel on both feet it's very dark, no pain, very light smell, and itches every now & then what can i do?

Podiatry 28 years experience

See your foot doc: Sounds like you have hematomas, might be pre-ulcerative.Due to your discription i wouldn't attempt a home remedy.

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Can lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra athletes foot be used to cure a ringworm?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Yes: Ringworm is a fungus and lotrimin (clotrimazole) treats fungus.

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have noticed since the past few days that my toenails turned a bluish color. the bottom of each toenail is bluish. my feet are always cold. ?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Circulation: Bluish toenails can be indicative of circulation issues, low oxygen in the blood. Some people have variations in blood flow and this condition might r... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Which medical conditions cause numb toes?

Podiatry 28 years experience

DIABETES AND OTHERS: Numbness to the toes can be caused by many things including diabetes, vit deefeciancy, alcohol, nerve impingement and certain meds.

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A 59-year-old male asked:

My toes are numb on both feet. just had test for blood flow and all is fine. now what?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Neuropathy: Many things can cause numbness or neuropathy of the toes including diabetes, vit def, nerve compressions, alcohol and meds. You need a complete medica... Read More

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A male asked:

I have flat feet and am assigned have inserts that go into my shoes. if i wore them 10 hrs a day how long until my feet will start to change?

Podiatry 28 years experience

They won't: Inserts will correct the position of your feet while you are walking but cannot permanently correct flat feet.

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Is there a good way to get rid of what i think is athletes foot?

Podiatry 28 years experience

OTC cream: There aare many over the counter creams such as lotrimine af to treat athletes foot, but to be sure it's athletes foot you should be diagnosed by your... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

Why do the bones on the top of feet hurt for no reason?

Podiatry 28 years experience

There is a reason: There is always a reason for pain. Pain in the feet can be caused by trauma, improperly sized shoes, arthritis, tendonitis , swelling and other things... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Is it possible to have gout when your a 16 year old female?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Yes: Teens don't usually get gout but it's on the rise due to the growing obesity problem.Get evaluated by your doc for for a definitive diagnosis.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

Does desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) work to treat athletes foot?

Podiatry 28 years experience

No: You need an antifungal like clotrimizole creme.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

Detached toenail is a good reason to go to er?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Maybe: If the toenail is detached because of fungus probably not but if you have an underlying condition like diabetes and it was traumatized its probably a ... Read More

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A 58-year-old female asked:

Painful bump beneath toes on ball. appeared after standing a long time wearing heels. will it go away?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Probally: Most likely swelling, wear flats to reduce pressure under the ball if your foot and the swelling should dissipate.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

Are plantar warts the same as hpv warts? (located on figure)

Podiatry 28 years experience

Maybe: Plantar warts are a different strain of the virus.

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A 44-year-old member asked:

Which kind of diet to follow for high cholesterol and gout?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Vegetarian diet: Both gout and high cholesterol are associated with high fat diets. If you don't want to go full vegetarian lean meats are fine. Also avoid alcohol and... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Why might it be that my ankles pop when i'm jogging on the football field and going up my stairs?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Nitrogen bubbles: When a joint is in motion nitrogen bubbles can be pulled out of the fluid in the joint space creating this sound.

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A 44-year-old male asked:

Explain poor circulation and its causes and symptoms and is it likely to hinder union of an ankle fracture if so why?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Yes: Good circulation is key for proper healing. The feet are probally the first things to be affected when the bodies circulation begins to deteriorate.... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

My toe nails on both feet are getting black, starting from thesides. what should i do?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Fungus: Most likely its fungus but it could be blood under the nail. Blood will resolve in time, fungus will not.

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A 36-year-old male asked:

I have pain under my feet, someone said its a tissue problem, it takes time to cure, what is the remedy?

Podiatry 28 years experience

See your foot doc: Footpain can be caused by many things is it your heel, arch, forefoot? Best ideidea is to see your doc.

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A 46-year-old member asked:

What can be done to stop my ankles swelling without sitting with them higher than my head?

Podiatry 28 years experience

Support stockings: Support stockings can prevent fluid accumulation in the ankles and legs. See your local foot doc for the correct size and pressure and an evaluation f... Read More

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