A member asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on improving foot health.

20 doctors weighed in across 16 answers

Ignore: Wash feet every day do not cut toenails too short use good arch support.

Answered 5/8/2015

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Haiku: foot health foot health very important, see your podiatrist yearly if you have diabetes.

Answered 12/16/2017

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Ignore: When your feet hurt, you hurt all over.

Answered 5/8/2015

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Ignore: Daily Inspection. Moisturize. Please file your nails. Keep feet clean and dry :-).

Answered 5/8/2015

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Dr. Adam Ringler answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Foot Haiku: Dry well between toes / Check daily for new lesions / Buy shoes that won't hurt.

Answered 7/30/2017

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Dr. Richard Taddeo answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Wear supportive shoes for your sole....the soul is the key...use cream with 5% urea daily.

Answered 5/8/2015

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Dr. Lee Stein answered

Ignore: If you have Diabetes you should check the bottom of your feet for blisters and sores daily.Shoes too.

Answered 5/8/2015

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Dr. Richard Blake answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: For all those shoes that you wear with removable insoles, remember to air these out biweekly.

Answered 5/8/2015

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Ignore: Wear the shoes or sneakers that match the activity.

Answered 5/8/2015

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Examine your feet as often No more or less than your hands Let hands help the feet.

Answered 5/13/2015

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Ignore: Stretch your calves and quads pre and post walking or running to decrease foot overuse injuries.

Answered 7/15/2015

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Ignore: Diabetic should use a emollient twice a day on the feet and legs to prevent ulceration.

Answered 10/7/2015

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Don't neglect your feet / They carry our weight with ease / Call your doc for pain.

Answered 12/17/2015

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Dr. Richard Greenwald answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: If my feet hurt, why's that a call? Check out stumble maybe please. Could be some other disease--.

Answered 4/29/2018

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Dr. Richard Mallia answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Soaking the feet in warm water removes the oil from the skin and needs lotion.

Answered 10/15/2018

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Dr. Richard Mallia answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ignore: Diabetics should visit their podiatrist twice year for an assessment for risks of potential issues.

Answered 10/15/2018

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