Question 1

treatment of foot deformities?

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Need foot specialist: In general, treatment is either via splinting/ bracing, or surgical correction & repair. In discussing foot deformities, one needs to consult w/ a specialist b/c deformities can be forefoot, midfoot or rearfoot/ankle deformities. Deformities in each category are many and varied, so to discuss treatment, u need to be more specific, i.e. Its severity (simple or complex) & chronicity (old or recent).

Question 2

is calluses in feet early sign of  foot deformities in arthritis?

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No: No calluses are generally limited to the skin and subcutaneous tissue. They are not related to any bone deformity. If calluses are not kept clean they may not heal which may eventually cause a local infection. And worst case scenarios this infection may spread to the bone and cause osteomyelitis which is the infection of the bone. This could be complicated specially in diabetic patients and may require amputation of the bon.

Question 3

what are the signs of athlete's foot?

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Itching peeling skin: Athletes foot is a very common fungal infection that presents with itching to the feet and between the toes, peeling, cracking or scaling skin, odor from the feet, and small blisters with a clear fluid. See your doctor if these symptoms do not improve.

Question 4

doctors, what are tingly feet a symptom/sign of?

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Many possibilities: Some include: radiculopathy from lower back nerve compression at level of tarsal tunnel, systemic disease like diabetes, vitamin deficiencies etc. Advise to follow up with a doctor. R.

Question 5

what are the characteristics of a foot deformity?

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Read below: Most foot deformities are where a bony is abnormally prominant such as a bunion, or heel bump protrusion.  Most of these are hereditary including clubfoot.  Other foot deformities may be soft tissue in nature.  I hope this helps.

Question 6

will i be able to enlist in the u.s navy with a foot deformity?

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Maybe: It depends on the type and severity of the deformity

Question 7

please tell me what causes both feet to tingle? is this a worrying sign?

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Neuropathy: This could be early signs or onset of a peripheral neuropathy. It can be due to many things, but most commonly these days it is due to diabetes. However, there are many causes. I would recommend seeing a physician for a history, physical exam, and possible testing including blood work.

Question 8

what are the signs of a broken foot?

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Several things: Pain, swelling, deformity.

Question 9

having cold feet is a sign of what?

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Several possible: Diagnoses - underactive thyroid, anemia, poor circulation are some of them.

Question 10

please suggest what type of foot disease or deformity can cause the entire foot to turn inward?

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There are a few: There are several conditions that can cause the foot to turn inward.  Metarsus adductus is one where the long bones of the foot turn inward.  High arched feet can make the entire foot turn in.  But many times feet turning inward, especially during walking (intoe walking or pigeon toed walking) is often from the leg or the hip.  I recommend seeing a podiatrist for further evaluation.

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