Question 1

what is the definition or description of: heel injuries and disorders?

Accepted Answer

Most Likely.: Heel injuries are described as traumatic events that cause damage to the heel. These traumas can include, but not limited to, lacerations, fractures, crush injuries and the like. Heel disorders can be described as abnormal heel conditions due to previous injury, mechanical dysfunction or structural abnormalities either acquired or genetic. Some metabolic conditions are also included.

Question 2

how far does the achilles tendon ascend in the leg? what is a common diagnostic tool to diagnose injury/disease of the tendon that isn't ruptured?

Accepted Answer

1/3 up the leg: Achilles tendon merges into your gastro-soleus muscles about 1/3 up the leg from the heel.  MRI is the best diagnostic tool to see inflammatory changes or tears.  Real time Ultrasound examination shows full thickness tears.

Question 3

i have a swollen right foot  and ankle no injury its been this way about a week. i was an iv drug user for awhile what could  be the cause?

Accepted Answer

You would need to : Be evaluated, so many things can cause swelling. The fact it is unilateral adds to the differential diagnosis a blood clot. Usually, in a blood clot the calf would be swollen or painful. (Though, doesn't always have to be)

Question 4

my cousin's left shoulder down to her left leg are dead. doc said it's not a stroke. i wonder what kind of disease is that? she has no injury but a little obese.

Accepted Answer

A : A number of organic and psychiatric conditions can cause numbness and/or weakness on one side of the body from the neck down. Neurological conditions that could cause such symptoms would include those that affect the spinal cord in the neck, and could include inflammatory / demyelinating conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

Question 5

end stage kidney disease(pkd). recurrent infections since apr, 12. been on levoflox 500 since then.noticed redness of skin in the leg.is the drug safe?

Accepted Answer

Safe for what?: Levofloxacin is safe enough to have been approved by fda but all drugs have (potential) side effects. It carries 2 black box warnings: one re tendinitis & tendon rupture; other re myasthenia gravis. You didn't mention how often you're taking this antibiotic (or for what reason) nor did you mention your crcl but frequency is typically adjusted according to crcl eg every 48hr if crcl 10-19.

Question 6

i take immunosuppresive & other drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. is there severe risk from hand foot and mouth disease if a child in my family has it?

Accepted Answer

If you are unlucky: Persons on immuno-suppressive meds have a suppressed immune system! they should avoid sick people, if at all possible. Wearing a medical face mask, along with good hand-washing, can help avoid catching viruses. The current coxsackie a6 strain, in the news, is causing worse hand-foot-mouth symptoms than the typical strain. Bad symptoms include high fevers, vomiting, diarrhea, brain problems, etc...

Question 7

is it true you can never wear heels again after a lisfranc injury? i would just be happy to walk again, just wondering.

Accepted Answer

Liz franc pain: Injury to the forefoot will cause pain in high heels due to flexion at the MTP joints while wearing the shoes. You did not state what the injury was, nor it's healed vs healing state.  Treatment will depend on the injury and current status, but meds or injections can alleviate pain, pads, and orthotic devices may allow you a choice of footwear. See you podiatrist, ortho  or pain doc for help.

Question 8

what sort of injuries can happen to your ankle from wearing heels and how would avoid them?

Accepted Answer

High heels: High heels adds stress to the ball of the foot which could cause bunions, hammertoes, stress fractures.  It also shortens your calf muscle putting stress on the achilles tendon and cause plantar fasciitis.  In other words it keeps us in business. :) the best thing you could do other than wearing lower heels, is to stretch the calves.

Question 9

what sort of ankle injuries can happen when wearing high heels?

Accepted Answer

Sprains: There are no specific injuries related to high heels, but sprains can certainly occur if there is any instability and imbalance when wearing heels.

Question 10

is heel pain a sign of some disease?

Accepted Answer

Plantars fascaitis: Heelcord stretches and heelcup cushions.

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I have a swollen right foot and ankle no injury its been this way about a week. i was an iv drug user for awhile what could be the cause?

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My cousin's left shoulder down to her left leg are dead. doc said it's not a stroke. i wonder what kind of disease is that? she has no injury but a little obese.

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End stage kidney disease(pkd). recurrent infections since apr, 12. been on levoflox 500 since then.noticed redness of skin in the leg.is the drug safe?

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I take immunosuppresive & other drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. is there severe risk from hand foot and mouth disease if a child in my family has it?

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Is it true you can never wear heels again after a lisfranc injury? i would just be happy to walk again, just wondering.

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What sort of injuries can happen to your ankle from wearing heels and how would avoid them?

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What sort of ankle injuries can happen when wearing high heels?

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Is heel pain a sign of some disease?

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