Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM

Podiatry 44 years experience

Strength and ROM : Both answers are correct but incomplete. When swelling and pain are gone and increased Range of motion and strength have returned then it is considere... Read More

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A 25-year-old male asked:

I have a wound under my foot caused by glass which i managed to remove. i immediately washed the wound with water and anticeptic liquid. do i still need to visit a doctor for this?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Seek opinion. : Other than addressing the possibility of an infection. If the scare is on the bottom of the foot, concerns about a weight bearing scare on the bottom... Read More

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A 66-year-old female asked:

I have dark shading on the side of a toenail. what are the likely causes?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Anything is possible: Obviously, there is not enough information to determine cause. See a podiatrist or family doctor for further help.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

I stretched my right foot in a downward motion and heard a small pop by my tibialis anterior tendon. i've only been having very minor pain near the area when i stretch it in the same motion. i have no swelling near the area, should i be concerned?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Still have concerns: The concern is not being able to stench the tendon but weather you can resistance to bringing the foot up and in. This will assess the tendon integri... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

Mom has foot pain toes curling and randomly starts shaking head to toe?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Complete check up : I recommend a complete check up by your family doctor. I have seen these foot symptoms with dehydration.

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121 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 33-year-old male asked:

Hi i have foot pain on my right foot for about two weeks. and when im walking im walking on the radar of the right side do you think i need to go and see a podiatrist?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Seek help : Given the information provided, I couldn’t or will not try to render any plausible possibilities. I would consult a podiatrist or foot orthopedist

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119 viewsAnswered >2 years ago

A 67-year-old female asked:

Terrible burning feet at night. my sugar count is normal. sometimes it feels like my big toes goes dead?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Neurological consult: If you live in a cold area, this could affect the feeling and sensation in your feet. If it is not a metabolic problem like diabetes it could be a pos... Read More

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Long history of metatarsal pain. night-time numbness & tingling; very tip of metatarsals. taking 400 mg gabapentin before bed. no positive results after 1 month. any chance gabapentin will work? should dosage be higher? (don't like to feel dopey during th

Podiatry 44 years experience

A diagnosis first . : I feel a diagnosis is needed before treatment can be recommended. That being said, your problem can be from various causes. A biomechanics problem in ... Read More

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A 44-year-old male asked:

I have flat feet & outer back heal of shoe wears fastest. can you have flat feet and supinate? i thought supination caused by high arch?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Outer heel strike : The heel strike from middle to outer heel is normal. The continuation of the foot strike through the gait cycle leads to pronation of the foot. Pronat... Read More

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A 38-year-old female asked:

My 18 month old isn't walking. she can cruise furniture, go for sitting to standing, walk between two people but won't let go on her on. walks/ runs on knees. is in physio and they don't see a physical reason. could this mean she has autism?

Podiatry 44 years experience

I understand your concerns. I will take the easy possibility first. I have seen us where a child does not feel comfortable walking because of the stru... Read More

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A 17-year-old male asked:

Can i play volleyball with bow legs or will this worsen the bowing of them. i recently have started playing and have had no pains so far. this is my first high impact sport so i'm not too strong. i am still in high school so surgery isn't an option?

Podiatry 44 years experience

I would not give up in participating in any activities for the possibility you might develop a problem. If you develop aches and pains keeping strong ... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Since giving birth 15 years ago and going through back labour for 12 hours ive suffered from a bad lower back after walking or standing a long time. its above buttocks stretching up either side of spine to just under rib cage. how can i improve this?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Common w. Pregnancy : You have had problem for a long time. Common with pregnancy can cause a ligament in the feet to become very lax promoting a flat foot when walking an... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

What is a cure for genu valgum? and i would like to know the risk for taking the surgery for it and can it affect me if i get surgery?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Before any such surgery is considered you need to establish your goal. Is there something I cannot do because of my legs that I want and wish I could?... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

Hi, i kicked the corner of the door way with my pinky toe and now my foot is swollen and i cant walk on it because of the pain from my toe. should i go to the dr or the hospital to see if it is broken/ sprained or wait ?

Podiatry 44 years experience

X-ray : Yes I would seek medical attention. You need X-rays To swell like you describe something else could be involved. Possible injury somewhere other tha... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

Is it normal for my 4 year old ( 5 in august ) to have extremely wide feet seems like xw in width shoes are too small he weighs 101 lbs but he's very active and slowly slimming down having a hard time finding him shoes that fit him width wise sandals?

Podiatry 44 years experience

As a podiatrist I believe the difficulty and problem is not finding shoes, but more the weight of the child. I would seek help and guidance with your ... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Dropped 10 pound weight on my big toe yesterday around 10pm. initial pain was high, then slept it off around 1. woke up at 6 due to the pain. been icing it 10-15 mins every 2 hours while elevating my foot. toe hurts when i walk. no physical deformity?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Correct initially: You are addressing the injury correctly. I would add taking NSAID. Anti inflammatory medicine to help pain and swelling. Your main concern is whether ... Read More

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A 56-year-old female asked:

I am having cramps in my feet, mainly arches and big toe. it happens mostly in the evening or night. should i be concerned?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Most common cause: The most common cause is dehydration. I know there’s a fine line of drinking too much water and having to use the bathroom in the middle of the night ... Read More

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A 30-year-old female asked:

I am pregnant and when i sit down my toes turn blue but when i get up and move around it goes away. also when i showered my thumbs turned blue. if you had cyanosis would the blue discolouration stay or only be there sometimes?

Podiatry 44 years experience

A temporary discoloration of blue is not a major concern. However this is caused by a position of your baby or fetus on the blood vessels in your lowe... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

I was walking with tight shoes on and gained a bruise under my toenail that went from purple to half red. how do i get it to heal faster and should i go see a doctor?

Podiatry 44 years experience

It sounds as if this has occurred a few days ago. You had bleeding under the nail. You can try warm water soaks but you might just have to wait until ... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

My second toe(next to my big toe) doesnt bend all the way anymore. i can walk but it just doesnt bend all the way. this has been occurring for months?

Podiatry 44 years experience

This usually occurs with an older patient. An X-ray would be helpful. Something like this does occur over time. Sometimes fracturing the joint can als... Read More

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Answered Feb 18, 2022

A 26-year-old male asked:

What anti fungal medication is safe to take with fluoxetine?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Ask your pharmacist : If you are concerned about drug interactions, I would ask your pharmacist. You may also consider a topical cream anti fungal if oral is not required f... Read More

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A 41-year-old male asked:

I have a hard bump below my ankle bone on the outside of it it doesn't hurt it just feels hard when i touch it i guess it's almost medium size?

Podiatry 44 years experience

You describe the possibility of a cyst. Recommend having examined and evaluated. I recommend any soft tissue mass to be examined directly.

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Answered Jul 26, 2022

A 26-year-old male asked:

Would a cast work to help new born with slight out toe on right foot ? or any suggestions/feedback can it be fixed ?

Podiatry 44 years experience

My recommendation would be to seek the opinions of an orthopedic pediatrician or a podiatic pediatrician Doctors that work with children. The younge... Read More

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Reviewed Jun 14, 2022

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I noticed that my pinky toe on my left foot turns purple more easily/for longer periods than my other toes for the past few days. i also seem to have an infected toenail in the toe next to it. should i be concerned? i never had diabetes, anemia etc?

Podiatry 44 years experience

2 different concerns: If you have an infection you should be soaking it in warm water, applying topical antibiotic and covering it with a dressing or Band-Aid. Concerning t... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

I have 3 inflamed, discoloured toes on right foot. sometimes red,sometimes black.dactylitis was suspected but all blood tests have come back clear. dr seems at a loss- perhaps chilblains but they have not improved for months?anything you can suggest?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Proximal blockage?: I have seen discoloration to the digits as described, I believe. When I saw this in my patient I sent her to a vascular surgeon immediately. That nigh... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Am 20yrs old i have a swollen foot since 2016. it goes down when i wake up from a nap or when i sleep and swells back during the day?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Unilateral swelling : One sided or unilateral swelling is usually caused by a valve problem. However you are very young and have not seen in young patients very often if ev... Read More

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A 34-year-old male asked:

How to treat potential frostbite on the heel (foot) from 30 minute direct skin exposure to bare cold pack? symptoms involve a tingling feel on the heel upon pressing it. no visible color change. 24 hours passed from exposure?

Podiatry 44 years experience

The chances of frostbite are slim at best. If icing an injury place a moist cloth over area place ice on moist cloth. This will provide extreme cold w... Read More

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Reviewed Oct 17, 2021

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A 33-year-old female asked:

Hi, i'm 31 weeks pregnant and i have swollen feet but my left foot is more swollen and painful and i can see purple/blue marks on my foot, should i be worried?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Fetus position : Around third trimester a ligament in the foot that is responsive to elastin hormone called the spring ligament. As the hormones released into the syst... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I strained my hamstring while i was sprinting in soccer. it hurts a lot and i'm unable to straighten the leg without pain. how long will it take to recover?

Podiatry 44 years experience

This is a condition that can be seriously debilitating and needs to be addressed. You need to start to stretch with ice massage followed by stretching... Read More

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Answered Apr 27, 2022

A 65-year-old male asked:

If sole of the foot itches with no changes in skin could it be athletes foot?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Possible athletes ft: I would treat the itching as athletes foot until proven different. There are other possibilities as to its cause but athletes foot is most likely. I w... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Hey im 18 i have lines on two toes im kind of worried and idk what it can be and im a brown colored male?

Podiatry 44 years experience

The information you have provided is not great enough to provide you with an informed opinion. For instance you did not say that the lines were on the... Read More

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Answered Jan 05, 2022

A 22-year-old male asked:

I have a pain in my right foot's ankle , it was fractured in my child hood & now after 14 year i feel pain again , (xray report) oldminimally displaced fracturedmedial malleolus seen. old healed fracture of mid talus seen dividing it in two halves?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Old injuries that show up after years can be for any reason. That is what makes it very difficult to assess and diagnose. Any displacement at all intr... Read More

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Answered Dec 11, 2021

A 21-year-old female asked:

My feet appears dark and very dry than the rest of my body plus i have callus at ball of foot. how do i get rid of that?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Moisturizer : I agree with Dr Singh. Concerning the dry skin apply moisturizer creams to the skin. Creams have less alcohol than lotions. After a shower is best ti... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

My foot ran into the bottom of a girls cleat during a soccer game. the top of my foot is bruised and like a bubble foot. what is the best treatment?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Ice and compression : If the skin is not broken, then concerns of an infection developing is unlikely. If black and blue with a “bubble “ possibly a broken blood vessel. I... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Why is for example a hamstring injury more likely to happen if you injured the muscle once or twice already? and how to avoid re-injury ?

Podiatry 44 years experience

When you injure a muscle you have torn muscle fibers. The muscle will heal with scare tissue not muscle tissue. Therefore, to prevent continue injury ... Read More

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Answered Jun 13, 2022

A 45-year-old female asked:

Are there any tests that can tell whether hip bursitis has turned septic? excruciating pain while on max dose nsaid, nausea, sweats/chills, feeling sick overall, but no fever or local redness & swelling?

Podiatry 44 years experience

It is difficult to tell you if your hip is infected or not. You didn’t specify the possible cause of your problem and pain. You didn’t specify your ac... Read More

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Answered May 26, 2022

A 18-year-old female asked:

I have sesamoiditis as a college runner and have tried all conservative treatments. i am looking into surgery now and wondered about arthroscopic treatment for sesamoiditis? sesamoidectomy looks like there could be issues with it?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Alternative : Your concerns about removing one of the sesamoid bones is warranted. Overtime it could create an in balance. If it is the most medial or tibial sesamo... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I was running a couple weeks ago and felt a sharp pain in the top of my foot. it has been hurting off and on since. some times i can walk for a couple hours and be fine and then later that day one or two steps are really painful?

Podiatry 44 years experience

You could have developed a stress fracture. See a podiatrist for proper evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

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Answered Jul 13, 2023

A 18-year-old female asked:

Why does my achilles tendon hurt and bother me when i dont exercise and dance but it doesnt hurt when i dance and exercise? its come and go pain and just depends on the day and some days it hurts and other not at all. why is that?

Podiatry 44 years experience

You are correct ….listen to your body. With your activity you warm up the tendon. With rest it stiffens from injury. But the injury, presently is smal... Read More

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Answered Oct 05, 2022

A 18-year-old female asked:

What should i put on my achilles tendon for tendinitis as a dancer?

Podiatry 44 years experience

This is a serious injury for a dancer. You need to be on a program to stretch/strengthen the tendon and muscles. You require a regiment of Ice messa... Read More

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Answered Oct 08, 2022

A 20-year-old male asked:

What is going on? i haven't rolled or done anything to my foot but i'm in severe pain and i can barely put weight on it, i have examined my foot and there's nothing that seems different but the pain is very bad?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Without further detail not able to provide opinion. If you have pain dorsal -lateral mid foot, limited range of motion a sublimed cuboid can produce a... Read More

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Answered Sep 24, 2022

A 72-year-old female asked:

Nicked leg above shin and did not realize it. noticed blood pouring out of small cut and it sprayed. was able to stop bleeding within 10 minutes. very superficial and closed up now. not sure if i hit a vein or what?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Chances are you numbed your leg hitting the vein. You stopped the bleeding now keep the area clean put topical antibiotic cover with bandage. You want... Read More

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Answered Oct 05, 2022

A 20-year-old female asked:

I rolled my ankle, it hurts but not sure what's wrong with it, should i take my sock off and hop on one foot to prevent further injury?

Podiatry 44 years experience

If you have concerns I would seek medical attention. Ankle injuries can be difficult and complex. Ice for a24-48 hours then contrast bath after. Hot c... Read More

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Reviewed Jan 10, 2023

A 36-year-old female asked:

I had meniscus/acl repair surgery 8wks ago. now i hear clicking while i walk from where the meniscus tear was. the clicking is painless, but i feel throbbing in the area. is it normal? was the repair reversed during physiotherapy?

Podiatry 44 years experience

The best source for answers to your question would be your surgeon. If unhappy with explanation seek a second opinion.

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Reviewed Nov 05, 2022

A 22-year-old female asked:

How long after a minor concussion can i smoke thc or take edibles?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Is there such a thing as a “minor concussion”?

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Answered Feb 17, 2023

A 45-year-old female asked:

Red swollen area on top of right foot right behind middle toes (metatarsal area) . its been 20 days with some improvement but still swollen and feels tender and stabbing pains and walking still hard and hurts?

Podiatry 44 years experience

This could be stress fracture to the metatarsal bones or joint capsulitis. X-rays will show if stress fracture involved. This requires proper immobil... Read More

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Reviewed Feb 24, 2023

A 63-year-old male asked:

Would small purple bruises spots on top of my right foot near my toes be more likely bruises or could they be indications of a circulation disorder? my foot sens to be healing but these purple spots bruises have not healed in just about two weeks?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Unexplainable bruising needs medical attention immediately. It could be an indication of you “throwing “ blood clots and they are ending in your feet... Read More

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Answered Sep 03, 2023

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A 58-year-old male asked:

Which one is better cold or hot compress for gout related swelling on right foots big toe?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Cold compresses for gout. You want to reduce the inflammation of a foreign body in the joint. Reduce your protein in your diet. See your family doctor... Read More

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Answered Apr 05, 2023

A 36-year-old male asked:

Intermittent numbness and tingling in foot and leg. x ray revealed bone spur on l4 with some loss of space between l4 and l5 due to arthritis. what is my risk for becoming paralyzed?

Podiatry 44 years experience

Instead of this question. I would ask, Why are you having this difficulty. If you can figure out why you might be able to slow the degenerative proces... Read More

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Answered Mar 02, 2023

A 33-year-old male asked:

I had a bone taken out my foot three weeks ago got stitches out yesterday and notice i have leakage after walking and driving during the day is that normal or what should i do?

Podiatry 44 years experience

No that is not normal. Go back to your doctor.

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Reviewed Jun 29, 2023