A 39-year-old member asked:
What kind of doctor sees somebody for sever's disease?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Carlo Hatemanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 27 years experience
Sports Medicine: Sports medicine specialist, orthopedic doctor, or primary care physician.
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Dr. Ellen Wenzelanswered
Podiatry 16 years experience
Foot and Ankle: This is easily evaluated by a physician that has been trained in the foot and ankle. This would include podiatrists and foot and ankle orthopedists. Ask for the recommendations of family, friends and you pcp for a great place to get a referral. You can also check out: www.Acfas.Org, www.Apma.Org, and www.Aaos.Org for local providers.
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Dr. David Lahaanswered
Podiatry 40 years experience
Foot Specialist: Sever's disease is a common overuse condition in children. See your foot specialist for evaluation. Icing, shoes with a heel lift, limiting fitness activity to tolerance, stretching and good supports. This will usually cause no permanent damage. May take weeks to months to resolve. Dr l.
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FP/IM/gastro/surgeon: Internist or fp might see patient first; gastroenterologist commonly sees this; colorectal surgeon may see the more severe case. Severe cases can have pus pockets (abscesses), as well as fistulas (abnormal connections between organs), and require drainage by interventional radiologist or surgeon.
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Why kind of doctor should I see about rare / tropic disease?
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
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Infectious disease : Their are specialists called infectious disease doctorsr that can help you with this.
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