About Dr. Marc Katz Expertise All medical and surgical problems of the foot and ankle.
Specializing in Pain Management of the Foot & Ankle using Advanced Cryosurgical techniques. Also woundcare and limb salvage.
Experience I am a Podiatrist in private practice for 17 years in Tampa Florida
Organizations
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons,
American Podiatric Medical Association,
Florida Podiatric Medical Association,
American Professional Wound Care Association,
Cryostar certified in Foot Cryosurgery
Publications
http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-Heel-Pain-and-Treatment-Options&id=270285
http://ezinearticles.com/?New-Relief-for-Foot-Pain-Due-to-Diabetic-Neuropathy&id=438090
http://ezinearticles.com/?Permanent-Relief-for-Ingrown-Toenails&id=387593
http://ezinearticles.com/?Foot-Cryosurgery-for-Plantar-Fasciitis,-Heel-Pain,-Mortons-Neuroma-and-Neuropathy&id=261571
Education/Credentials
I am a board-certified Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and a certified Foot Cryosurgeon
About a month ago I dropped something on my foot and suffered a minor fracture at the base of the third toe. Just a little crack. The podiatrist showed me how to wrap it each day and put me in a surgical shoe. A few weeks later, believe it or not, I dropped something else in the same exact spot! My foot was very bruised but no further damage occurred. Ever since that 2nd injury, I get the warm sensation or flushing across the top of my foot. It happens sometimes every 3 minutes or so! At the 4 week follow up, I mentioned it had been happening for 2 weeks now. The podiatrist said it's either a nerve problem or something vascular. He prescribed a 6 day course of a low dose steroid and says if it is a nerve, this will fix it. If the hot sensations don't stop with the steroids, then it's vascular he said. But I didn't ask what would be done about it if it's a vascular issue? I start the steroids tomorrow and I am supposed to go back in a week to see if it stopped. My co-pay is very expensive and I would rather not go back if not really necessary. The bone has healed just fine and he was ready to stop seeing me except for this warm sensation I get in that foot. Have you ever heard of this, and do I really need to be concerned about it? Or is it usually something minor that will go away by itself? I am 36 and healthy and the flush feeling is not painful, just strange. Please tell me what you think!
Answer Hi Michelle,
I would say that you likely have some nerve damage and it can resolve over time on its own. Some people benefit from alternating warm compresses and ice for 5 minutes each. If you have a vascular problem it should be fairly obvious and would cause pain and discoloration. I would be surprised if you had a vascular issue. Warmth may be from the healing process or nerve damage.
Give it some time but if the symptoms or appearance of your foot changes I would see the dr again.
Sincerely,
Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
www.tampacryosurgery.com
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