Question 1

what would cause an uptake if fdg in the right foot only during a pet-scan?

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So Why the test.: Tissues that are demonstrating a higher degree of metabolic activity will typically cause a greater degree of uptake to that tissue. In some situations, this uptake has a high degree of specificity and in others, it may not be so reliable. Your query would better be answered with more clinical information.

Question 2

i have throbbing pain from the right side my calcaneal bone in my right foot. ?

Accepted Answer

More information : I’m sorry to say with the information provided I don’t really have a definitive answer. There are not a lot of anatomical structures in that side of the calcaneal bone. Now you could have discomfort on the cuboid calcaneal joint that’s different. That would require more information. No swelling or discoloration? Any difficulty walking?

Question 3

my bone scan says there is  mild generalized increased uptake in left ankle and mid foot and in 1st met. phalangeal areas. what does this mean?

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Many possibilities: Bone scans show increased bone production activity.  Possible causes could be fracture, infection, charcot, and bone tumor.

Question 4

what does it mean if i have tingling  in the bottom outer edge of my right foot?

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Foot tingling: Outer edge of foot tingling/numb could be lower back related. It could also be hydration or circulatory system related, rarely it could be brain related in the thalamus along the foot region represented in the brain.

Question 5

my wife sometimes almost twice a week gets pain in right foot heel which is something unusual.

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Foot pain : Could be plantar fasciitis, but please have her see her doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Question 6

clicking and pain in flexing right foot. what does this mean?

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Hard to say: Without an examination, it is difficult to answer.  The clicking sound may be normal, but the pain with flexing may be related to the ankle joint and/or pull of the anterior leg muscles.  Go to a foot and ankle specialist to get examined.

Question 7

on my right foot i fractured it well back and the its been five months ago and it swelled up and went down and now it got swelled up again they said that o had this fractured from back then does that mean something is broken from back then?

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: You need to follow up on this right away. If it is the old fracture still trying to heal you have theoretically one month of trying to stabilize and immobilize the fracture to allow it to heal before it becomes a nonunion. If it becomes a non-union then you’re looking at a surgical procedure that would be extensive

Question 8

what does experiencing numbing in right foot toes mean?

Accepted Answer

Variety of Things: Could be peripheral neuropathy, a neuroma, neuritis or nerve impingement.  Follow up with you local podiatrist for further evaluation and care.

Question 9

i can't bend any of my toes on my right foot. when i move them they stay straight. what does that mean ? is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Various causes: The problem could be with the joints of the toes,or disorder of the nerves or muscles of the foot. A podiatric specialty is best qualified to evaluate and advise you.

Question 10

my one year old walks all the time but last night he started walking with his right foot and dragging his left foot behind him what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

A host of things...: your toddler appears to have developed a sudden onset of an abnormal gait and needs a very careful evaluation by a clinician exclude an injury, infection or a neuromuscular event urgently!

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What does abnormal focal uptake within the calcaneus of the right foot mean

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What would cause an uptake if fdg in the right foot only during a pet-scan?

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I have throbbing pain from the right side my calcaneal bone in my right foot. ?

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My bone scan says there is mild generalized increased uptake in left ankle and mid foot and in 1st met. phalangeal areas. what does this mean?

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What does it mean if i have tingling in the bottom outer edge of my right foot?

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My wife sometimes almost twice a week gets pain in right foot heel which is something unusual.

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Clicking and pain in flexing right foot. what does this mean?

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On my right foot i fractured it well back and the its been five months ago and it swelled up and went down and now it got swelled up again they said that o had this fractured from back then does that mean something is broken from back then?

A member asked:

What does experiencing numbing in right foot toes mean?

A member asked:

I can't bend any of my toes on my right foot. when i move them they stay straight. what does that mean ? is that bad?

A member asked:

My one year old walks all the time but last night he started walking with his right foot and dragging his left foot behind him what could this mean?

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