Question 1

for centuries children and adults did ok treating broken ankle with home remedies. why can't i?

Accepted Answer

You can: Just be prepared to live with a bad result.  Good treatment depends on the specific nature, location and degree of displacement of the fracture. Some require surgical fixation while others need time and a splnt. Get an expert opinion quickly so all your options are available.

Question 2

male 38. don't want children ever (ankle biting monsters). thinking of having a vasectomy. are there any risks? anything i should know?

Accepted Answer

Permanent: Is permanent, and it is possible To get someone pregnant even after I vasectomy for a short period of time. You need at least 20 ejaculations after vasectomy and make sure to test for lack of sperm before resuming unprotected sexual intercourse. Hope this helps!

Question 3

how can i lift butt and hips and small waist without surgery? and i have 5 children the three children came with operation.i done operation of ankle

Accepted Answer

Excercise: You can so many types of excercise, especially squats and sit ups and lie on you back with knees bent and push your behind up and down with a tight stomache. Consider going to an excercise class where the instructor can demonstrate.

Question 4

is clonus when awake more dangerous than when asleep in children?14months son w/ good millestone have 2-3beats ankle clonus in both ankle,asleep&awake

Accepted Answer

Normal: Normal

and again normal in the setting of normal development milestones etc.
Ask your Pediatric Health Professional to relieve your anxiety about this (which by the wau is often accompanied by a pronounced "startle' effect...
hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 5

does ankle clonus in children related woth vitamins deficiency? if yes, which vitamin can cause ankle clonus?

Accepted Answer

No: true ankle clonus is  related to  brain injury and not vitamin deficiency
the child needs to be evaluated by a neurologist

Question 6

i have had ankle swelling for 2 years i have no car, no insurance and 2 children with no babysitter. i can't go to the hospital for a routine checkup and i don't know what to do. i have not been seen by a doctor in over two years.

Accepted Answer

Any family/friends: There is little that can be offered on line four troubles other than the obvious. You need to be evaluated with a history, exam &amp; tests. Many local health departments have access to a database of sites where you can get care &amp; or local health nurses that can come to you. Family &amp; friends can often watch your kids while you get the work done.

Question 7

what can cause foot pain in young children?

Accepted Answer

So many causes...: Too many causes to list, but here are some more common ones:
plantar fasciitis, bursitis, calcaneal apophysitis, trauma (contusion, sprain, or fracture), symptomatic flatfeet, bone or soft tissue tumor....I apologize for the list, but the question was very broad....Probably better to see a podiatrist in person where he can take a full history a narrow down the possibilities.  Good luck!

Question 8

can footwear help or hinder children's foot health?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If properly fitted and supportive they can help.

Question 9

how can you get rid of athletes foot in children 3 & 4 yrs?

Accepted Answer

Antifungal creams: Tinea pedis, or athlete's foot, is caused by a fungus (often by t. Rubrum fungus) that can be on locker room floors or other people's footwear. If the fungus is able to take hold on the skin cells and start growing, one will get the athlete's foot rash. Tinea pedis should be treated to relieve symptoms and also to prevent it from spreading to the toenails. Lotrimin (clotrimazole) af cream works for all ages.

Question 10

is it transient synovitis a common cause of knee and foot pain one week after a cold in children?

Accepted Answer

Synovitis: yes, it is but you should have your child examined to be sure it is in fact synovitis and not a more serious infection

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For centuries children and adults did ok treating broken ankle with home remedies. why can't i?

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Male 38. don't want children ever (ankle biting monsters). thinking of having a vasectomy. are there any risks? anything i should know?

A member asked:

How can i lift butt and hips and small waist without surgery? and i have 5 children the three children came with operation.i done operation of ankle

A member asked:

Is clonus when awake more dangerous than when asleep in children?14months son w/ good millestone have 2-3beats ankle clonus in both ankle,asleep&awake

A member asked:

Does ankle clonus in children related woth vitamins deficiency? if yes, which vitamin can cause ankle clonus?

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I have had ankle swelling for 2 years i have no car, no insurance and 2 children with no babysitter. i can't go to the hospital for a routine checkup and i don't know what to do. i have not been seen by a doctor in over two years.

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What can cause foot pain in young children?

A member asked:

Can footwear help or hinder children's foot health?

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How can you get rid of athletes foot in children 3 & 4 yrs?

A member asked:

Is it transient synovitis a common cause of knee and foot pain one week after a cold in children?

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