Question 1

should i get ct scan for bump on 4th bone of foot that caused pain & swelling? had mri- inflammation. cause of that?  my doc-yes, insurance-no.

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will tell the difference between a fracture and an inflammatory etiology of another cause.

Question 2

inflammation of the left achilles' tendon, fractured sesamoid bone right foot, which 1 more urgent to fix both very painful?

Accepted Answer

Both: Both can be treated with immobilization and anti inflammatory medication. I CAM walker type boot is sufficient

Question 3

i wore flat, sling backed sandals for the first time.  i developed this painful inflammation on back of heel.  not blister. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Pump bump...: More than likely, the strap caused pain at the attachment of the achilles tendon on your heel. It is probably more of a bursitis. Use ice, ibuprofen, rest and stay out of those shoes for a while. If no relief in a week, see a Podiatrist.

Question 4

a surgeon told me my bones in my back r crumbling he does not know why, my ddimer test is critical due to inflammation i'm 55 female,  why ?

Accepted Answer

Osteoperosis: Your doctor probably meant you have osteoperosis or osteopenia which is progressive bone thinning that occurs with age.  This process can be aggravated by smoking, lack of exercise, certain medicines, vitamin D deficiency, alcoholism and hormonal imbalances.

Question 5

can wearing high heels actually cause chronic inflammation?

Accepted Answer

High heels.: Due to angle and height of the heels, there is added pressure on the forefoot area of the foot and the toes which can result in increased pain and pressure. Your gait (the manner in which you walk) also changes.

Question 6

what is a an otc drug i could buy that helps for bone inflammation?

Accepted Answer

: Good old aspirin may help.Every patient is their own experiment. Keep good notes so you can tell if what ever you take helps. Then discuss with your Dr. It will depend on the cause of the inflammation.

Question 7

what is the medical term for inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone?

Accepted Answer

Bone marrow edema: On imaging like MRI, "bone marrow edema" is sometimes seen and is essentially what you have described.

Question 8

inflammation near the heel. swollen and red. is it gout?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor. However what you described suggests tendinitis and not gout.

Question 9

pain and inflammation on back of heel and base of achilles tendon. suspect haglung's deformity.  ?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete history. : You are presenting an area of the body that is very difficult to heal therefore you need a proper diagnosis and therefore the proper treatment the information you gave is very incomplete

Question 10

what can cause clumping of caudal nerve roots without any compression from discs or bones etc. infection? inflammation? what most often causes those? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: You do not describe your symptoms, and thus, do not know if you have a "cauda equina syndrome".  The findings could be consequences of prior back surgery, myelograms, steroid injections, all causing chronic arachnoiditis, but infections, carcinomatous meningitis, miscellaneous inflammatory disease, spinal stenosis, might be considered.  Discuss with your doctors, who know you best.

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Should i get ct scan for bump on 4th bone of foot that caused pain & swelling? had mri- inflammation. cause of that? my doc-yes, insurance-no.

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Inflammation of the left achilles' tendon, fractured sesamoid bone right foot, which 1 more urgent to fix both very painful?

A member asked:

I wore flat, sling backed sandals for the first time. i developed this painful inflammation on back of heel. not blister. what is it?

A member asked:

A surgeon told me my bones in my back r crumbling he does not know why, my ddimer test is critical due to inflammation i'm 55 female, why ?

A member asked:

Can wearing high heels actually cause chronic inflammation?

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What is a an otc drug i could buy that helps for bone inflammation?

A member asked:

What is the medical term for inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone?

A member asked:

Inflammation near the heel. swollen and red. is it gout?

A member asked:

Pain and inflammation on back of heel and base of achilles tendon. suspect haglung's deformity. ?

A member asked:

What can cause clumping of caudal nerve roots without any compression from discs or bones etc. infection? inflammation? what most often causes those? thank you?

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