Dr. Ashley Vanderloop

Podiatry 15 years experience

Yes: in many cases some patients have a higher chance of getting them based on genetic foot structure. However, most patients get them from their lifestyle... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

How can i get rid of athletes foot fast?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Athlete's foot: For acute and chronic cases of athlete's foot I recommend a combination of natural and prescription meds which really help to eradicate the problem fa... Read More

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A 35-year-old female asked:

Should a blister make the back of your heal feel sore? started last week as a little spot but now when walk feel sore on and off.

Podiatry 15 years experience

Yes: Blisters can definitely cause pain. They usually occur from overuse or friction rubbing. There area some excellent products and tips I recommend to... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Dancer foot care...advice?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Dancing can: really take a toll on your feet. As a previous dancer I understand the injuries that can occur. It's very important to use the correct products on yo... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Pain in the front outside part of my ankle. what could it be?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Injury?: Have you had a recent ankle twisting injury, fall, direct trauma or car accident? These are just a few of many number of reasons that cause ankle swel... Read More

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A 49-year-old member asked:

How do i find out why i'm having pain in my toe joints?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Joint pain: Any foot and ankle specialist will be able to give you the correct diagnosis and specific plan you need. Best wishes!

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A 16-year-old female asked:

My hair has not grow in 3 years. what could the causes be and how could i make it grow faster and healthy?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Deficiency: There are certain deficiencies that can cause hair loss or growth arrest of hair...iron, zinc, protein, Vitamins B&C are some common ones. Make s... Read More

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A 21-year-old female asked:

Diagnosed with strep 4/16. purple web like pattern on skin but not cold to touch, ant biting sensation on bottom of feet and palms of hands. ?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Get it checked: out by your doctor as soon as you can for proper diagnosis and treatment. It is unusual to have purple discoloration and changes in sensation in your... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

I have large bumps on my heels like callus. they began just an itch but over the last few weeks the bump has grown to over a cm in diameter and can hu?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Itching in the heel: This can be due to friction in the area where the bumps are contacting your shoes. Most likely these are soft tissue growths over an area of a bony p... Read More

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A 36-year-old member asked:

Is medication what is best for athletes foot?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Athletes feet: treatment can include a variety of natural and prescription based medications. Patients have great results with either. I recommend using both in to... Read More

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A 43-year-old member asked:

What are the muscles that support the arch of the foot?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Foot arch: There are 4 layers of muscles in the plantar portion of the foot that all help to support the arch. There are also leg muscles that end in the foot an... Read More

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A 48-year-old member asked:

I want to know what should i do now to kill any risk of contracting athletes foot?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Athlete's foot: Keeping your feet clean and dry are essential. There are a variety of very effective natural products I recommend that can be used to prevent foot fu... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

My ankle hurts when i point my foot and rotate it. what could this be?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Ankle pain: Pain with extension of the ankle joint usually means there is damage in the joint or surrounding the joint. Getting an exam will give you a diagnosis... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have like a little bubbley bite on my ankle?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Insect bites: can be itchy and sting. Fire ants are known to cause bites that can bubble up. There are many great natural remedies to treat those types of bites. ... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Can any doctor prescribe misoprostol and mifepristone? or do you have to go to a specialized clinic?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Most doctors: will not typically prescribe these medications.

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A 27-year-old female asked:

He woke up this morning and his left leg was swelling and purple all the way up the leg what could be wrong?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Leg swelling: Waking up to swelling and discoloration in the leg could be a sign of an infection. I recommend getting seen right away for an exam and to get the pr... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

How can i prevent blisters on my feet from walking 5 miles a day? no matter what sneakers or socks i wear keeps happening. help??

Podiatry 15 years experience

Blisters: Many patients will get blisters from overuse activities and friction in the area of concern. There are some excellent products and tips I recommend f... Read More

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A male asked:

Kicked wall straight on. ankle & toes=full motion no pain. top side bruise & swell on outer ft impact area. wght on ft/up toe motion=pain. fracture?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Possibly: Most likely it is a contusion, however patients have been known to sustain foot fractures after kicking walls. An exam and xray will give you an exa... Read More

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A male asked:

I have small holes on the skin of the bottom of my left feet its not hurting its like some one stabbed my foot with a bunch of toothpicks. ?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Be seen: There can be many different reasons for your symptoms. Calluses, warts, clogged sweat glands, athletes foot and infection are some of the common reas... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Small red and sore bumps on lower left leg, pain in calf area and hurts to walk, only left leg only?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Pain in calf: that makes it difficult to walk is definitely something you want to have looked at by your provider! The rash may or may not be related. Deep vein th... Read More

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A 35-year-old member asked:

What doctor removes foot corns?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Foot Specialist: Many patients believe they have a foot corn or callus when it's actually a wart or a different soft tissue lesion. Most Podiatrists will be able to d... Read More

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A 49-year-old member asked:

What is the best way to heal a sprained ankle?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Sprained ankle: Patients with sprained ankles need to get an exam for the proper diagnosis and treatment. Many times they believe it is only sprained when they actu... Read More

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A 37-year-old female asked:

What could b the cause of severe foot and ankle pain during and after walking? sore to the touch and weight is intolerable. how should i treat?

Podiatry 15 years experience

X-Rays: Pain during and after ambulation that is tender to the touch is indicative of an injury and possibly a fracture in your foot. You should protect the a... Read More

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A 41-year-old male asked:

I have a bunion and brachymetatarsia of 2nd toe. moderate pain, balance issues. worried about issues later in life. when to consider surgery? i'm 41.

Podiatry 15 years experience

Surgical Planning: Surgery consideration for brachymetatarsia and bunion correction takes some planning. If you have worsening symptoms and have exhausted all conservati... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with bunions, calluses & corns.

Podiatry 15 years experience

Ignore: High heels can be cute but painless walking is best, avoid calluses ; wear cute ; supportive shoes!

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A 18-year-old female asked:

My feet have two oval shaped lumps on the edge of the outside of them.they're not red bumbs. standing, my feet burn, itch and go red. any ideas?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Red, itchy feet: Burning, itching, redness and small blister - like bumps on the outside arches can be a sign of tinea pedis, or athlete's foot. This is kne of the mo... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Difficult to walk and if i press or poke it then pus comes out :( my foot swollen but doesn't look that bad yet, do i need a surgery?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Yes: With tenderness, swelling, redness and purulence, you most likely have an infectious process occurring. You should contact a specialist for immediate... Read More

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A 22-year-old female asked:

A have a big bubble on my toe?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Sounds like: a blister, which usually takes around a week or so to diminish and heal depending on the size. I usually don't recommend popping them. If you are co... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Please tell me if there are any foods or rememdies that can stop swelling/relieve pain from a post sprained ankle?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Some: My favorite natural remedies to reduce swelling after an ankle injury are castor oil massages starting from toes up to knees, ice packs, elevation, li... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Illness and a change in foot size, why is that?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Foot size: can be affected by weight gain or weight loss which does not have to be permanent. Many women even notice a change in their shoe size during pregnanc... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

I have a broken foot with out cast ok for a bath?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Yes: When patients are given walking boots or fracture shoes they are typically allowed to shower or bathe as long as there are no open wounds on the skin.... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

Can an l5-s1 herniation cause numb toes in right foot? just the toes, not the foot or leg.

Podiatry 15 years experience

Yes: S-1 compression can cause numbness in the toes and sole of the foot. L-5 compression can cause numbness in the anterior lateral aspect of the shin and... Read More

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A 45-year-old member asked:

What is causing my right foot to swell on the ball?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Soft Tissue: Swelling on the bottom of the foot could be caused by a number of things including but not limited to: foreign body, ligament injury, tendonitis, fra... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

Is club foot hereditary? i have a 6mth old and i'm scared she will have what i have now... how do i tell is she has that?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Club foot: There is a genetic link to club foot that researchers have now found in many cases. Some patients will get club foot due to other factors, I have even... Read More

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A member asked:

How kill athlete foot on carp

Podiatry 15 years experience

Athlete's foot: Any type of detergent is strong enough to kill fungus.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

I can crack my ankle really loudly. why is that and is that bad?

Podiatry 15 years experience

No: The ankle joint has many ligaments surrounding the joint capsule, which also has joint fluid inside the capsule. There are also many tendons coursing ... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

How do i recover from leg fracture in enckle portion?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Time: Ankle fractures take at least 6-8 weeks for bone healing to take place with correct alignment of the fracture. With proper treatment of common ankle ... Read More

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A member asked:

Dizziness and off balance after working out on a treadmill shoild i continue the workout next day?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Depends: if the dizziness is gone and you feel stable you should be fine. If not, check with your doctor for an exam. Stay well hydrated and eat the proper nu... Read More

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Can calf atrophy after ankle sprain lead to plantar fasciitis and achilles problems? if so can calf atrophy be reversed?can plantar fasciitis be cured

Podiatry 15 years experience

Being in a cast: or splint during the healing phase of an ankle phase will give calf atrophy. This will be reversed in most patients and get better over time. Plantar... Read More

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A 47-year-old female asked:

Iv got pain & swelling across the top of both feet iv not been wearing any tight footwear & not injured either of them what cud this be?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Foot pain..: When there is pain and swelling in the feet with no injuries the best thing to do is have an exam done. There are a variety of causes and with a prop... Read More

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A 62-year-old male asked:

Hand surgery: what is the most effective way to rid my index finger knuckle of a ganglion cyst besides draining or excision? is radio frequency used?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Treatments: for ganglion cysts can be conservative and surgical. Radio frequency can be used as well as natural methods and medications. Many patients will have ... Read More

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A 58-year-old female asked:

The soles of my feet turned orange overnight. i have checked shoes and it isn't them. i haven't been eating a lot of food rich in carotene.

Podiatry 15 years experience

Discoloration: on the bottom of the feet is not typical. To determine the exact cause and treatment you will need a physical exam virtually or in person. Keep trac... Read More

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Is it common for foot injuries to cause foot tingling?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Yes: Many injuries can affect the nerves in the foot, which can cause tingling, numbness or even sharp, shooting pains. If you are concerned get an exam ... Read More

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A female asked:

Is my shin possibly fractured? i tripped over a steel bench about three weeks ago. it was very bruised, swollen and had two bumps on my shin where it hit the metal. the brusing is fading, but my ankle still swells, and the two bumps are very painful still

Podiatry 15 years experience

Possibly: It wouldn't be uncommon to have a fracture with this type of injury. I recommend getting an exam and xrays if the pain has not subsided at this point... Read More

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A 39-year-old member asked:

Can lupus cause drop foot?

Podiatry 15 years experience

It's possible.: Foot drop can have many different causes and lupus should not be ruled out. Getting evaluated will give you the best diagnosis and treatment plan you... Read More

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A 42-year-old member asked:

How do you treat athlete's foot?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Medication: If you do have athletes foot it is a fungal infection that needs proper treatment so that it does not spread and heals. There are other potential diag... Read More

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A 36-year-old female asked:

3y/o niece falls constantly it's not her shoes. her mom is clumbsy what should we look for? she trips over things or just falls walking

Podiatry 15 years experience

Could be normal: Many kids occasionally trip while running and getting excited. Some commom things to look for are: in-toeing, limb length discrepancy and curly toes... Read More

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Why does my right foot feel tight sometimes this happens maybe 3 times a month? it last for 10-20 minutes i'm 20 years old

Podiatry 15 years experience

Tightness: in your foot can have many different causes. Sometimes even simply overuse. To get the best diagnosis and treatment you would need to make an appoin... Read More

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A 52-year-old male asked:

One heel, pain, worse when resting (sharp stabbing pain intermittently), now seems to be travelling up to the calf. perhaps since i'm favoring the one?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Heel pain: can have a variety of causes. If you are not getting any relief a good exam will be able to pinpoint the exact cause, diagnosis and treatment plan sp... Read More

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A female asked:

I think im pregnant and i have boil on my legs im taking cloxacillin would that affect the development of my baby? just incase im pregnant?

Podiatry 15 years experience

Not likely: The FDA states there are no reports of congenital abnormalities when taking Cloxacillin while pregnant. Personally, I would try to avoid taking prolon... Read More

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