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| lateral edema right foot | 7/7/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Katz, I have been living with foot edema that begins midline on the top of my foot for the last 6 ...
A: There are several options. You may want to see a podiatrist again and have a standard x-ray to look ...
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| hyprocure | 7/6/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I was dx with plantar fascittis three years ago. After going through a myriad of treatments, I ...
A: It sounds like you are doing well. You've had some pretty fast relief and should get better over ...
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| foot pain | 7/4/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: My foot hurts me on the side of my foot on the left it feel like a bone around the area where you ...
A: It sounds like you strained your foot but it is also possible that you may have a stress fracture or ...
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| toenail bleeding...no pain | 7/3/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I believe that I have somehow injured my toenail. It's been about a month and a half. It started ...
A: This sounds like an injury to the side of the nail and it can come from cutting improperly. In some ...
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| foot laceration | 7/1/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: i have lacerated my foot about 5 weeks ago. a glass bottle went through the bottom and cut into ...
A: This could be a serious problem. Some of your symptoms sound like a blood clot in the leg. This ...
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| cuboid, first cuniform and fourth metatarsal fractures | 6/30/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Just two nights ago i broke my foot during a dance recital. I was wearing jazz shoes which have no ...
A: I'm sure you have already received treatment however, this may be a serious injury. This may be ...
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| 4th Metatrasal break | 5/29/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: i broke my the metatarsal over two years ago and the only treatment had till last October was ...
A: I would first try orthotic devices that are customized to support the foot better. If you continue ...
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| rheumatic | 5/28/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: the doctor examination results is that my bones are swallen under my feet and i have rheumatic .
A: I'm not really sure about your question. However, it sounds like you have arthritis of the foot and ...
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| painful lump on side of heel. | 5/27/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Around 12 weeks ago i noticed a lump appearing on the side of my foot which was and still is very ...
A: It does sound like there is something compressing the nerve based on your symptoms. There may be a ...
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| calcaneus injury | 5/26/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I suffered a small fracture on my right calcaneus on April 25,2009 after I fall from a stair and my ...
A: Physical therapy would be helpful. Don't do too much exercise just a little. Sincerely, Marc ...
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| mucoid cyst contains synovial joint fluid | 5/25/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I believe I have one of these cysts on my second toe. The end of the toe has now hardened and it is ...
A: It is not necessary unless there is pain or if it worsens. Sincerely, Marc Katz, DPM Tampa, FL ...
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| ankle trauma | 5/23/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: ..Two weeks ago, I injured my ankle. A large case holding a pop up tent fell back and slid on it's ...
A: It is likely a soft tissue injury or bruise. However, if the pain continues, I would get an MRI to ...
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| Pain and swelling in both ankles | 5/20/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I had a virus a few weeks back and ended up with viral pneumonitis. I woke up two mornings ago with ...
A: It is fairly common to have excess body fluid with any lung inflammation. That fluid can end up ...
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| Foot irritation | 5/19/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: About 3 days ago my left foot began feeling as if I had a sock bunched up under it. There seems to ...
A: You should see a podiatrist for an xray to make sure there is not a metatarsal stress fracture. It ...
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| toe pain | 5/18/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: The last few nights I have had extreme pain in my big toe - sharp! I am on Synthroid and I am being ...
A: I would ice the area. If still painful I would see a podiatrist. Sincerely, Marc Katz, DPM ...
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| stress fracture of second cuneiform | 5/16/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Dr. Katz, I am a 48 yr. old female. 2 1/2 years ago I injured my left foot by stubbing my first ...
A: I would consider physical therapy to promote healing. In some cases a cast may be appropriate. I ...
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| Toe pain | 5/15/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Dr. Katz, This concerns toe pain in the toe adjacent to my big toe. History - I've never had any ...
A: You may have arthritis but it sounds like you have soft tissue inflammation on the bottom of the toe ...
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| fractured calcaneous | 5/14/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Katz, about 6 weeks ago I had ORIF surgery on my right calcaneous. I haven't had any pain since the ...
A: You are already ahead of the game if you have done so well at this point. Yes you can have full ...
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| Diabetic Neuropathy | 5/13/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I have now had tingling in both feet for about two weeks. This seems to have come on quickly, and I ...
A: The symptoms of neuropathy can come and go. Typically, they worsen with poor blood sugar control. ...
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| freezing neuroma | 5/12/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: My mother is in excruciating pain and has 2 neuromas in one foot. Can you recommend anyone to do ...
A: Sorry, I don't know anyone in the area. In some cases after cryosurgery there can be swelling that ...
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| Swelling, pain on top of the foot | 5/11/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I was running and I came down on my left foot hard with my foot slightly turned inward and heard a ...
A: You have either have a tendon or soft tissue tear on the top of your foot or could have a fracture ...
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| sever foot pain on top of my feet | 5/8/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: for 2 weeks now I have been suffering from sever pain on top of my right feet. I can hardly walk, I ...
A: If the pain is that severe I would see a podiatrist. You may have strained the heel, plantar ...
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| Right Foot Pain | 5/7/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I'm currently experiencing pain on the top of my right foot. If I wiggle my toes, it hurts on the ...
A: It sounds like inflamed tendons in your foot. If it is still bothering you I would seek another ...
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| fat pad atrophy | 5/6/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I am writing about my husband's recent diagnosis of fat pad atrophy in the feet. He is only 35 years ...
A: Silicone padding works well for fat pad atrophy. The thick gel insoles seem to work well. Fat pad ...
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| high arches in child | 5/5/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: My nine year old daughter had wide feet, and high arches, so finding shoes is a constant struggle, ...
A: THis may be inflammation of the growth plate in the heel. This can come from typical activities ...
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| Side of foot pain | 5/3/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: The other night when I was walking, I went to take a step I landed on the side of my foot. After ...
A: I would see a podiatrist for an exam and x-ray. You may have a fracture or torn tendon/ligament. ...
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| Ligament damage + bone out under foot | 5/2/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: You suggested getting an MRI & seeing a podiatrist but in the Ireland/ UK podiatrists don't do ...
A: It sounds like you have several overuse type problems. I would consider physical therapy and ...
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| Chronic atypical heel pain | 4/30/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I am becoming desperate for relief from chronic heel pain. I am a triathlete and am very active. I ...
A: I don't think your pain is atypical. You have lateral sural pain because the nerve is being injured ...
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| tibial tendonisis - surgery? | 4/29/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Since being dx with plantar fasciitis, three years ago, I have been wearing custom orthotics, good ...
A: I would seek several other opinions before having this surgery. I think you need to be sure that ...
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| triple arthrodesis | 4/28/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: three years ago I had a triple arthrodesis due to flat foot deformity on left foot. Now, I have ...
A: Whenever you have fused joints the pressure will get shifted to other parts of the foot and there ...
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| triple arthrodesis | 4/26/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I had a triple arthrodesis two years ago for a ruptured Achilles tendon which led to posterior ...
A: This is a common problem after triple arthrodesis. Often a nerve is injured or scarred and leads to ...
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| my foot | 4/25/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I work 10 hrs a day on my feet and i am a big girl so my feet get a lot of strain. Normally they ...
A: I would see a podiatrist for an xray and exam since you are having significant pain. It is ...
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| Feet on fire | 4/24/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I have been having problems with my feet. At night they feel like they are on fire. Not just when I ...
A: First there is an important fact that you need to understand. You do not have borderline diabetes ...
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| smaller toe jumps over big toe | 4/23/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: The smaller toe next to my big toe jumps over my big toe and has caused a big knot to form on the ...
A: You will likely need surgery. You will need to talk to your dr about the surgery. I have no way of ...
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| Lisfranc | 4/22/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Here's the long story: In December of 2007, I tripped (over a black cat) while wearing poorly ...
A: Based on the injury and all of the treatments, I would say that you will likely develop further ...
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| Toenail Removal | 4/21/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Dr. Katz, I am very new on the subject of foot care. But I am having a problem. I have been ...
A: It sounds like a fungal infection of the toenail. There are pills and many over the counter ...
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| 6 weeks post cryosurgery | 4/20/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: Katz, Thank you for taking the time to read this. 6 weeks ago I had cryosurgery. Treated was a ...
A: It is unusual to have pain after cryosurgery at 6 weeks. However, in some cases there can be no ...
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| plantar fasciitis/tarsal tunnel | 4/19/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I was dx with plantar fasciitis 3 years ago and have tried taping,soft cast,stretching, custom ...
A: There are several tests that would be beneficial. One is an MRI and the other is a nerve conduction ...
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| Little Toe | 4/18/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I had bunion surgery on both little toes 17 years ago. Three days ago I slammed my little toe into ...
A: Yes. I would see a podiatrist for an x-ray. You may have a fracture and if it has entered the ...
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| Foot numbness | 4/17/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I have this weird thing going on with my left foot. When I, say, scratch the top of my foot, it ...
A: A patch of numbness can be somewhat common from shoes especially if they are tight over one of the ...
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