Question 1

right foot pain. x-ray shows diffuse sclerosis of the medial and lateral hallux sesamoids can be seen in sesamoiditis, although the hallux sesamoids on the contralateral foot have a similiar appearance. if indicated, consider mri. what is this?

Accepted Answer

: Did not say where pain is located. What causes the pain. The X-ray findings do not mean anything. They can be normal findings.

Question 2

what can cold clammy feet mean?

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May be...: Clamminess may be related to hyperhidrosis but the cold-clammy feeling may be related to a more systemic condition, like thyroid disease.  Is it just in your feet or in your hands too?  Keep track of your symptoms and talk to your primary care physician about this, especially if you have other symptoms or other family members with similar symptoms.

Question 3

what do brown spots mean under feet?

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Many possibilities: It could be a fungal or bacterial infection.  It could be bruising due to tight shoes or trauma.  It could be a pigmentation of the underlying skin.  It could be a skin disorder or melanoma, or it could be one of a number of many other possibilities.   Have your feet checked out by a professional.

Question 4

what does it mean your feet are swollen?

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Swollen feet: Lower extremity swelling can have multiple possible causes. Venous problems, protein problems, obstructive processes, cardiac problems and others.

Question 5

what could it mean when your foot itches?

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Sweating, fungus: It could be only sweaty feet or it could be the start of athletes foot or a case of eczema. If there is no visible rash, wear cotton socks and try ab sorbent foot powder labelled af for antifungal.

Question 6

can docs explain what does pronating feet mean?

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Flat foot: Flattening of the feet with possible bulging in or prominent inner bones of the feet.  Have it evaluated as you may benefit with orthoces.

Question 7

what does it mean if bottoms of feet are purple?

Accepted Answer

Circulation issues: One needs to have their circulation chacked: both arterial and venous.

Question 8

what does it mean if your feet swell after doing heroin?

Accepted Answer

Not Sure: But one thing I am certain of is stay away from heroin!

Question 9

the bottom of my feet are very red, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Most likely nothing!: Usually your sympathetic nervous system routing more blood there.  If you have no sx and do not have edema, i would not worry, but i would mention it to my doctor, when you see him/her next time!

Question 10

what does it mean and what to do if my feet itch at night?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: May be you have a fungal infection or that skin is particularly dry.

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Right foot pain. x-ray shows diffuse sclerosis of the medial and lateral hallux sesamoids can be seen in sesamoiditis, although the hallux sesamoids on the contralateral foot have a similiar appearance. if indicated, consider mri. what is this?

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