Question 1

x-ray bilateral feet a tiny calcification is present adjacent to the lateral aspect of the 4th metatarsal head,and a small left plantar calcaneal spur. no other abnormality.could you please tell me what this all mean. thank you so much. ?

Accepted Answer

Depends on: your symptoms.  If you have no symptoms, these x-ray findings mean very little.  If you are having pain in these areas, these findings could mean degenerative changes that might require treatment with anti-infllammatory agents.

Question 2

if i have plantar warts on my feet is it possible for the hpv to spread to other parts of my body like my throat and give me a higher risk of head and neck cancer?

Accepted Answer

: HPV strains are selective as to where they are found. Plantar wart strains are skin surface infestations and do not travel in your blood to other sites. Plantar wart strains are also not on the list associated with a high risk of cancer.

Question 3

faced with an astute heel pain recently, pain shoots up only when running. it's most likely diagnosed as plantar fasciitis, any advice on the remedy?

Accepted Answer

Plantar Fasciitis: 26 year old gentleman with plantar fasciitis. The treatment for plantar fasciitis includes rest, ice, stretching, physical therapy, and then injections or surgery for cases that do not respond to more conservative management. According to the AAOS, you can roll your foot over a cold or frozen water bottle for 20 minutes 3-4 times a day to ice it. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00149

Question 4

what are the most likely causes of plantar fascitis?

Accepted Answer

Overuse: The most common causes of plantar fasciitis are overuse, shoe gear, work environment and weight.  If you are suffering from heel pain got heelpainnow.Com for more information or seek atention by a medical specialist.

Question 5

what are causes for a plantar warts?

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Virus: Warts are caused by a virus.  The term plantar means the bottom of the foot.

Question 6

what causes plantar warts? what's the best way to treat them?

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Viral infection: Many ways, including topical acid, pulse dye laser, freezing, burning, other topical meds i.E aldara (imiquimod)...
The main thing. Be patient, they can take time to heal. Also confirm it is a wart and if it doesn't go away in a reasonable time, consider a biopsy.

Question 7

what are the causes of plantar fasciitis? what are the causes of chronic plantar fasciitis?

Accepted Answer

Many: It isn't always clear what causes plantar fasciitis but what is commonly thought to contribute: weight, repetitive trauma to the area/overuse, poorly fitting shoes, abnormal gait(how you walk), heel spurs, or underlying degenerative changes to the hindfoot(heel area).

Question 8

can plantar fascitis cause severe pain in the middle of the night? i was diagnosed a few days ago but suspect more may be going on.

Accepted Answer

Yes - but be hopeful: Here's a link to start with. Humans can have multiple issue.as well as varying responses to everything. This is not unexpected. Read this, try the first steps and keep going until you do as much as you can reasonably do. Work w/ your providers realistically. It's always the best plan. https://www.painscience.com/tutorials/plantar-fasciitis.php. Best wishes!

Question 9

is plantar fasciitis common in girls 24 yrs old? what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Bad shoes: Arch support is important. High heels a bad idea.

Question 10

what is the best way to get rid of plantar's warts and why do the cause so much pain?

Accepted Answer

Warts: Efudex (5-fluorouracil), although not an acid, is another prescription ointment that can destroy wart tissue in a manner similar to chemotherapy for skin cancer. Doctor's can use liquid nitrogen.  Otc salicylic acid is some tomes helpful.

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X-ray bilateral feet a tiny calcification is present adjacent to the lateral aspect of the 4th metatarsal head,and a small left plantar calcaneal spur. no other abnormality.could you please tell me what this all mean. thank you so much. ?

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If i have plantar warts on my feet is it possible for the hpv to spread to other parts of my body like my throat and give me a higher risk of head and neck cancer?

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Faced with an astute heel pain recently, pain shoots up only when running. it's most likely diagnosed as plantar fasciitis, any advice on the remedy?

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What are the most likely causes of plantar fascitis?

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What are causes for a plantar warts?

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What causes plantar warts? what's the best way to treat them?

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What are the causes of plantar fasciitis? what are the causes of chronic plantar fasciitis?

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Can plantar fascitis cause severe pain in the middle of the night? i was diagnosed a few days ago but suspect more may be going on.

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Is plantar fasciitis common in girls 24 yrs old? what causes it?

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What is the best way to get rid of plantar's warts and why do the cause so much pain?

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