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Sacramento, CA
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David L. Kahan, DPM
Sacramento, CA
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I am an active practicing podiatrist in Sacramento, California. I have over 27 years clinical experience with a primary specialty in treating toenail fungus, ingrown nails, heel and arch pain and sports injuries. Since I longer provide any surgical options for my patient, my ultimate goal is to provide multiple treatment modalities for my patient, and even an occasional "alternative" option prior to surgical options. There are those instances that surgery is the best option for my patients and I will refer them to the best surgical hands in my area. By coming on board with HealthTap I hope to help you with any small issues and certainly guide you in the right direction for those problems that might be more complicated.
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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
Licenses
United States: California
Doctor Q&A
92 Answers
77 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Allopurinol for toph: There is no guarantee that allopurinol or any of the other uric acid lowering medications will reduce them, but they can. You would need to get your ... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
TPTD Likely: Agree with previous answer with regards to Tibialis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction. Seek the advice of a Podiatrist for a definitive diagnosis. Please... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Possible fracture: This should be checked out. If there is "pin-point" pain of the area, there is the possibility of a foot fracture. The other option is to ice it fo... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Ligament Strain: Rest, compression, possible the use of a walking boot until it heals. be sure you identify the underlying cause and try to avoid, assuming this is ag... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Ganglion cyst?: Sounds like this could be a ganglion cyst (fluid filled bump). Does it move around? Could be interfering with a nerve causing the "fuzzy" feeling in... Read More
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A 55-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Tendonitis?: Sounds like tendonitis and the inner ankle tendons are under a lot of stress when walking down hill or down stairs. Is that left foot arch also "flat... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Seroid Use: Steroids allow an athlete to become faster, stronger, bigger, etc., and that translated into being a "better" athlete. In some professional arenas of... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Acute Tendonitis?: Sounds like you have a case of acute tendonitis. Ice, compression and rest. You might even need a walking boot. You should probably have this check... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Protein shake: Usually after the workout. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully for the creatine. Don't overdo it and drink plenty of water.
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A 46-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Infected toe?: This sounds like the making of a good infection, possible fracture, and less likely gout (but has to be considered). You need to see your doctor or l... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Heel spur/fasciitis: You probably have plantar fasciitis or a heel spur. What you are describing is classic symptoms of both. You should look up plantar fasciitis treatm... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
You have gout!: With a uric acid level of 9.3 mg/dl not only are you at increased risk for gout...YOU HAVE IT! You need to , avoid beer and grain liquors, red meat, ... Read More
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A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) and gout: HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) can cause an increase in uric acid (ie. gout). You have a few choices. the doctor can either take you off HCTZ (hydrochlo... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Ganglion cyst: Sounds like a ganglion cyst. Does it move around under the skin? you should see an orthopedist or hand specialist.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Blister: If the dead skin seems to be separated you can carefully trim it away. Do not tear at it.
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Running foot pain: Please be more specific as to where the pain is. That is paramount to answering your question.
Thanks
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494 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Plantar Wart?: The "wart" should be confirmed by being cut out again or seeing a podiatrist to confirm that it is actually a wart. There are many "mimickers" of war... Read More
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494 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Tinea Cruris: Your doctor prescribed terbinafine, 7 days for a reason. If you have any side effects you will likely notice them by the 7 day mark. Could you take ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Non-union: Depends on the time of immobilization as to the determination of the non-union. Assuming you have been in the cast and boot for up to 12 weeks, this ... Read More
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332 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Foot pain: Unfortunately this description is too vague. There are too many reasons for pain in your feet. Just based on your question you should see your doct... Read More
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323 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 51-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Sciatica: Sounds like you have sciatic nerve pain or sciatica. Any activity might help. There are some specific exercises or stretches you can do. Just look ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Feet crunchy pain: If you are on pain medication for your feet, then sounds like you need a new doctor that can diagnose your foot pain. Have you had any xrays? Have y... Read More
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324 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Steroids: They will have no affect on penis size, just testicle size. If that is all you are worried about, then you really need to investigate the overall sho... Read More
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326 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 51-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Food and gout: Use this as a partial guide of foods to avoid:
High-Purine Foods Include:
•Alcoholic beverages (all types)
•Some fish, seafood and shellfish, includ... Read More
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A 54-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Infection? fracture?: You need to see you doctor again. Cortisone injected into a fracture can result in this reaction. Need to be sure there is no fracture in this area.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Absolutely yes.: Depending on the nature and severity of the infection local anesthetic can easily be administered. You should also consider a partial removal of the ... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Gout in both feet: It is very possible to have gout in both feet. Be sure to monitor your big toe pain as well as any ankle pain. The big toe is not the only joint in ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Weight Training: It all depends on how often you lift weight or do bench press. It is probably not practical to add 5# each workout if you are lifting 3 days weekly. ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Upper body muscle: This question is probably better answered by a general internet search. You need more specific details than can be ascertained in a 400 word answer.
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786 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Ankle fracture?: You need to have this xrayed. Sharp pain, local swelling? Is so you may be right. Softballs are not so soft when they hit a bone. You should have ... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Losing Toenail: If there was no trauma involved you could just trim it back. Is there a new nail coming in at the back edge of the nail? A fungal infection may not ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Broken toe.: Only if the pain is horrible after a week. Just kidding. A broken big toe could require a boot, usually not a cast. I assume xrays have been taken. ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Foot Pain: Is there any pin-point tenderness to the area? Any history trauma? How long? Sharp pain direct on bone could be stress fracture. Where on your foo... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Hand Fracture Repair: I understand your concern about the scar appearance. The majority of people will heal "normally." In other words, the scar will be minimally apparen... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Venous insufficiency: You could have a problem with the veins in your ankles causing the swelling. I assume there is minimal or no swelling in the AM. You should consult ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Secondary Infection: You should seek the care of your physician or a foot specialist/podiarist. This could be a case of a secondary infection or not athletes foot at all.... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Volleyball Knee Pad: Absolutely NOT! Unless the pad has a padlock that attaches to the knee or leg bone you should be safe. :)
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Rx side effects: If you MUST take this medicine, then you need to remember that a side effect does not effect everybody. Secondly, what are the risk:benefit of not ta... Read More
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332 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Run after menisus: This sounds like a better question for your doctor and/or rehab person. But, overall, yes, when you are cleared to run you should be able to run agai... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Chest or tricep?: Wider grip is more specific for the pec major and shoulders, but too wide can also injury the shoulder. Narrow grip will engage the tricep as well an... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Follow Instructions: Gatorade energy chews. Just follow the instructions and monitor how you feel. From that point determine if you want to take more or less than they s... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Rabies: Per the Centers for Disease Control: The most common mode of rabies virus transmission is through the bite and virus-containing saliva of an infected ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Lactose intolerance : Probably lactose intolerance. Stop the milk for 1 week and see if the flatulence goes away. If it does that is your answer and you could try lactose... Read More
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A 46-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Sever’s disease: I have to assume your sons pain is mostly when he’s active or after activities like running. The most likely scenario here is Severs disease which is ... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Ankle sprain: Ankle sprain, ankle arthritis, achilles insertional tendonitis, stress fracture of the ankle, cartilage damage in the ankle joint, torn ligaments on t... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Home therapy needed: I have to assume there are no broken bones. If this is not 100% true then a medical evaluation is needed before you do anything. Otherwise, by utili... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Cast or Surgery: Jone's fractures can be real tricky in terms of healing. If there is a gap between the fractured bones, you will likely need surgery to have a screw ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Foot Traums: You could have broken a bone, broken blood vessel or just badly bruised your foot. A broken bone is usually exhibited by sharp pain when touched, bu... Read More
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A 51-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Menudo and gout: You should be ok, but you should always monitor how you feel after eating certain foods to be sure they are not a trigger for you. Remember, the key ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kahananswered
Podiatry 34 years experience
Stop!: See a doctor if you are concerned or lost consciousness. Do you have a bump? Do you have any reason to be concerned? Often, common sense can answer... Read More
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Dr. Kahan is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks this was very helpful. It doesn't seem the toe nail is a problem, it's mostly the movement of my toe, it has turned purple gradually. But your information has helped a lot to disqualify proble...Read More
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) removed leech everyone watched. now large red and swollen 1 wk later.
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thanks for the advice, and no, the ankle is not broken
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery,
Graduated 1989MD
Awards
Most Influential, Second Place, the Sacramento Region - Spring
2017
Top Podiatrist, First Place, California - Spring
2017
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