| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Ankle--Talus | 11/19/2009 |
Q: My ankle was virtually destroyed in a car accident ten years ago. Three steel screws were inserted ...
A: I treat many complex pain conditions of the foot and ankle with cryosurgery. I can tell you that it ...
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| big toe cuticle | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I was cutting my big toe nail when i accident pulled off my left big toe cuticle off. It has become ...
A: I would see a podiatrist. It sounds like you may have an infection. You may require an antibiotic ...
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| Morton's Neuroma- help! | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have had Morton's Neuroma in my left foot for 20 years. Traditional treatment has been cortisone ...
A: I would recommend cryosurgery before alcohol injections. Alcohol may cause changes to the nerve ...
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| pain on ball of L foot | 11/16/2009 |
Q: MRI showed a round, white space, which was diagnosed as ganglion cyst. However, all info I have read ...
A: You can certainly have a ganglion cyst in the foot around tendons and joints. On MRI these may ...
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| toe pain | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I have serve pain/numbness in my 3 middle toes on both feet after a long walk or a day of walking ...
A: The pain that you have sounds like a neuroma or neuritis. This is nerve inflammation due to ...
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| severe ankle/foot pain | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Tarsal Tunnel syndrome 2 years ago when I was being tested for Carpal ...
A: I would see another doctor, consider a podiatrist. Get another opinion. I would recommend that the ...
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| Cryosurgery in Atlanta | 11/13/2009 |
Q: I have had mortons neuromas in both feet for a few years. I have had a series of 7 alcohol ...
A: There have been few studies done because the process is very costly. Many of the major companies ...
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| not sure about the toenails | 11/12/2009 |
Q: About halfway thru this summer while removing toenail polish, I've noticed that both of my big ...
A: Wearing toenail polish on your toenails does cause trauma to the nails. This can result in white ...
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| Cryosurgery in Atlanta | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I have had mortons neuromas in both feet for a few years. I have had a series of 7 alcohol ...
A: I am unaware of any cryosurgeons in Georgia and there are none listed on this site. ...
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| cryo surgery for neuroma | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have had 2 neuroma surgeries, 1 in each foot between 3-4 toes. Left foot healed beautifully - ...
A: It sounds like cryosurgery would be a good option for your neuroma. It is important that your dr ...
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| mortons neuroma | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I get terrible numbness in the toes on both my feet. I was diagnoesed with mortons neuroma about a ...
A: First you will need to make sure that your pain is from a neuroma. If you have generalized pain and ...
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| Cryosurgery Foot | 10/19/2009 |
Q: I have bad neuroma pain on bottom of foot. I have no insurance, and very little money to spare. ...
A: Look at this site and hit the tab, "drs by state". Pick Texas. Costs are really variable so I ...
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| plantar fibroma | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My wife has a plantar fibroma on her left foot about the thickness of a pencil about 1 inch long. ...
A: Cryosurgery is an off-label treatment for fibroma. Cryosurgery is used commonly for soft tissue ...
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| Big Toes/Bunions | 10/14/2009 |
Q: I am 17 years old, and both my big toes have, for my entire life, veered away from the metatarsal ...
A: I would see a podiatrist. This is the start of a bunion. I would consider orthotic devices to ...
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| Ingrown Toenail | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Katz, I have had many problems with my toenails and started having sections removed over 10 years ...
A: You could have a permanent nail procedure, also known as a matrixectomy. This would not require ...
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| Neumroa pain, after 5 surgeries | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Dr. Katz, About 5 years ago I developed a MN pain in my left fore foot. Since then, I have had 5 ...
A: I'm a bit confused on why you have had five surgeries? Were they all for the same area of the foot. ...
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| back of right ankle bone | 10/10/2009 |
Q: A month ago my ankle started to hurt a bit when walking. It felt mostly on the top where the ankle ...
A: If the ankle x-ray was negative you may need to consider a repeat x-ray by a podiatrist and consider ...
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| Ligament damage + bone out under foot | 10/9/2009 |
Q: You suggested getting an MRI & seeing a podiatrist but in the Ireland/ UK podiatrists don't do ...
A: Typically splaying of the foot will not change, however, the foot can be supported with an orthotic. ...
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| Bulge near ankle. | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have this bulge on my right leg just above my ankle bone on the right side of the foot. The bulge ...
A: The ankle area could be due to the injuries and you may have developed a cyst around the ankle or ...
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| Neuroma Problems | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I suffer from Morton's Neuroma in both feet due to mechanical problems with my feet. I had ...
A: Cryosurgery or neuroablation would certainly be an excellent option for both of your foot neuroma ...
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| Foot Pain | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I am a 46-year old female and have recently in the last several weeks been experiencing some pain in ...
A: The joints on the side below the ankle are the talonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints. I would see ...
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| cryosurgery for Morton's Neuroma | 10/4/2009 |
Q: Do you know of anyone in the DC are that does cryosurgery for Morton's Neuroma?
A: Sorry, I do not personally know of anyone in DC. Sincerely, Marc Katz, DPM Tampa, FL Advanced ...
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| Ligament damage + bone out under foot | 10/3/2009 |
Q: You suggested getting an MRI & seeing a podiatrist but in the Ireland/ UK podiatrists don't do ...
A: I have seen mixed results with laser treatment. I don't imagine that it would make you worse and it ...
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| plantar wart | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I have started to treat a plantar wart under my big toe. I've been using salicylic acid 27% gel on ...
A: Sabrina, When you can see regular skin lines, you will know that the wart is likely gone. If there ...
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| plantar wart | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have started to treat a plantar wart under my big toe. I've been using salicylic acid 27% gel on ...
A: The black dots in the wart are small blood vessels that feed the wart. A wart is a virus and it ...
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| Pain in the right heel | 9/28/2009 |
Q: My 7 year old son keeps complaining of severe pain in the right heel. This pain is not continuous, ...
A: The heel pain is likely calcaneal apophysitis or Sever's disease. This is common during sports and ...
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| Foot/Ankle Pain and Numbness | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I am an 48 year old female weighing 265+. I have had high bp for years and do not consistently take ...
A: I would see a podiatrist because it sounds more like a localized foot problem. The pressure placed ...
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| sore bottoms of feet | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I've been having problems with my feet since I gave birth to my daughter back in February. About 6 ...
A: You should get relief with the orthotic devices over time. Some people have a hard time adjusting ...
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| Foot tendon | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My arches fell from standing on cement. My shoe size went from 9&1/2 D to 11&1/2 EEE. Doctor tried ...
A: I did not see treatment with orthotic devices or AFO (ankle foot orthoses). These should be tried ...
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| painful lumps on the outside of 15 yr old sons feet | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My son recently started complaining about pain in his feet. I thought it was from football and just ...
A: I would see a podiatrist for treatment which may include x-rays and possibly orthotic devices. The ...
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| Broken Pinky Toe | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I broke my left pinky toe yesterday, went to urgent care and a primary care doc confirmed it with ...
A: A fracture of the pinky toe may seem like no big deal. However, if the bone is displaced or the ...
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| ankle laceration | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Sorry, actual date of injury was 8-15-09. Thank you for your time!
A: Julie, I don't recall if this is a follow-up question. Hopefully this ankle laceration was ...
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| sharp pain behind and under outside or right ankle when toeing off running | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I ran a half marathon 2 weeks ago (1:16) and after felt like I had sprained my right ankle (but I ...
A: It is possible that you have a stress fracture of the foot or ankle. In some cases you can have a ...
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| Spot on toe and tingling | 9/19/2009 |
Q: for the past year my on the bottom of my big right toes there is a small flat round spot that i can ...
A: This may be a simple variation of a callous on a high pressure area of the toe. When the pressure ...
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| My daughter was born with out toenails | 9/18/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 11 years old. She was born missing the middle three toe nails on each foot. The Big ...
A: The foot and toe problems could be secondary to other syndromes. There could be other issues that ...
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| AFO's for toe walking | 9/17/2009 |
Q: My four year old daughter was recently fitted for her second set of AFO's. She has tight heal ...
A: You are on the right track. For toe-walking physical therapy is important but more vital is ...
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| modified kidner | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Is it typical to continue to have sporadic increases in pain 6 weeks post op a modified kidner. I ...
A: I have found that patients need physical therapy after a Kidner procedure. This will help ...
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| mortons neuroma | 9/15/2009 |
Q: my mom is 93yrs old and suffers severely with this problem,this is the only thing that controls her ...
A: There would be no way for me to know if she is a candidate for cryosurgery without and exam. ...
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| leg pain | 9/1/2009 |
Q: Both of my legs feel as if they are in a meat grinder.The pain starts up a few hours after waking up ...
A: There are many possible causes of your pain and growing pains would not be a likely suggestion of ...
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| bump on big toe. | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have had a bunch on the outside of my big toe now for about 8mo. At first it didn't hurt, but in ...
A: The area on your toe may be a type of callous that has bleeding beneath the skin from pressure. It ...
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| cryo | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I was dx with plantar fasciitis about four years ago. I tried stretching, night splints, cortisone ...
A: Cryosurgery rarely has any effect on the fascia. In my practice, the cryosurgery is used to kill ...
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| Top of my foot hurts...no known injury | 8/29/2009 |
Q: The top of my left foot hurts and is swollen. It is about one inch back from my middle three toes. ...
A: There are so many possibilities. Following high fever and flu, you could get swelling of the feet ...
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| knot on bottom of 2nd toe. | 8/27/2009 |
Q: What could be causing this knot on my toe? It is a hard round knot on the back of my toe beside the ...
A: This sounds like it could be a ganglion or mucoid cyst. These are fluid filled cysts that are ...
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| Left Foot | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I am not sure if you can help me, but I am having some strange symptoms. As for other medical ...
A: Jennah, This sounds like more than a foot problem. I would see your dr if this is still a problem. ...
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| surgery complications | 8/24/2009 |
Q: 30 years ago I had a motorcycle accident. The damage was on the 3&4th metatarsal of my left foot. I ...
A: Before you undergo any surgery, your surgeon needs to have a detailed discussion with you regarding ...
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| chronic tear AFTL, peroneus brevis tear | 8/23/2009 |
Q: Post 5 months surgery to left foot (repair of torn AFTL and CFL, arthroscopy as well). Left foot is ...
A: Chronic full thickness tear results from a ligament tear that has not healed together. So you have ...
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| nerve pain | 8/22/2009 |
Q: I read a response you gave to someone post bunion surgery. You told him, "In some cases, the nerve ...
A: I treat pain after a bunion with cryosurgery or neuroablation. This is an excellent minimally ...
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| Left Foot Dorsal Pain | 8/21/2009 |
Q: Dr. Marc Katz, I am a tennis addict and play all the time. I over extended my left in-step and ...
A: With your activities, I would recommend a custom orthotic device for better foot support, function ...
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| foot pain and cryosurgery | 8/20/2009 |
Q: s/p 3 surgeries - first 5th met head shaving and bursectomy followed by traumatic neuroma no ...
A: I would highly consider cryosurgery for your pain. You may have a stump neuroma and with good ...
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| Arch Pain | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I am having pain in the arch of my foot for the last few days. I did a workout on monday (today is ...
A: It sound like you strained the soft tissue of the foot from over-working the area during exercise. ...
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| Toenails splitting layers/coming off | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I am a 36 year-old woman. Other than a history of asthma, and occasional anemia, I am healthy. I ...
A: It sound like you may have a fungal infection of the nail. You can see these infections in some ...
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| cryosurgery | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I suffer from diabetic neuropathy in both feet. Have tried many medications to relieve the pain. ...
A: Here are the risks that were mentioned on my website.What are the risks associated with cryosurgery? ...
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| supination | 8/15/2009 |
Q: I supinate badly and also have a leg length discrepancy, and as a result (1) have difficulty finding ...
A: I would recommend orthotic devices for the high arch and supportive shoes. Also, I would see a ...
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| Ankle pain | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Katz, Earlier today, while I was washing dishes and standing regularly, I experienced extreme and ...
A: The pain you describe can be from some over-activity or repetitive motion to your ankle. I would ...
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| Sharp Pain In Big Toe | 8/13/2009 |
Q: Three weeks ago I stubbed my big toe and it tore my nail deeply on one side. I kept bumping it that ...
A: When you injured your toe, you likely had some nerve damage that may cause severe sudden pain. ...
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| sore bottoms of feet | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I've been having problems with my feet since I gave birth to my daughter back in February. About 6 ...
A: Your foot will certainly change from the hormone relaxin. Relaxin causes the ligaments and fibrous ...
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| Plantar Fibromatosis | 8/11/2009 |
Q: Dr. Katz, After an MRI on my left foot, my podiatrist, Dr. Joseph Agostinelli, told me I needed ...
A: We would consider cryosurgery in some cases for fibroma. I would need to see very clear pictures of ...
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| hyprocure implant? | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I had a hyprocure implant about 9 weeks ago. The doctor suspects that the implant MAY have Moved a ...
A: That sounds like a good plan. Hopefully your problems will resolve. I would strongly suggest ...
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| Ankle Problems | 8/9/2009 |
Q: Dr. Katz, over the past 3 years I have had 3 foot surgeries (repairing torn ligaments, taking off a ...
A: It sounds like you must have some serious foot and ankle problems based on the surgeries you've had ...
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| orthotics for the foot | 8/8/2009 |
Q: Unfortunately i was not blessed with good biomechanics. I had a right ankle injury when i was a ...
A: I have a diffrent opinion regarding orthotics for the foot. If they are too hard, I believe there ...
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| hyprocure implant? | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I had a hyprocure implant about 9 weeks ago. The doctor suspects that the implant MAY have Moved a ...
A: If the implant has moved you may need it removed. This is especially true if your symptoms ...
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| Injured toenail half-way off | 8/5/2009 |
Q: About 2 months ago, I accidentally smacked my pinkie toe on my coffee table while walking past it. ...
A: I would not tear the toenail off. This could lead to injury of the growth area of the nail and ...
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| Permanent correction of Ingrown toenail | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I had very bad ingrowing nails on both first and second toes. I had these surposidly permanent ...
A: These are 2 methods of permanent ingrown nail removal. If you had a podiatrist do the chemical ...
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| numb ankle | 8/2/2009 |
Q: hello dear doctor i am 40 years old i am on medication because uric acid is affecting my knees ...
A: This sounds like a foot problem that is coming from a back problem. I would see a neurologist and ...
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| burining senation on bottom of foot | 8/1/2009 |
Q: When I do a fast walk, my right foot starts a burning sensation on the ball of my foot. Can you ...
A: The pain in your foot may be nerve related and is common in runners and fast walkers. In some ...
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| Foot Injury | 7/31/2009 |
Q: About 1 year ago a was installing a ceiling fan and I dropped a drill (which was in my hands at ...
A: I would see a podiatrist and have a foot x-ray for a diagnosis. Physical therapy could be helpful ...
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| Pain in toes and foot | 7/30/2009 |
Q: What can cause pain in the pinky toe and the toe next to it and also radiates through that side of ...
A: Your foot pain sounds like it is the result of a nerve problem. This will not show on x-ray. In ...
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| it hurts to move my foot. | 7/29/2009 |
Q: just in the past few month, its been harder to move my right foot.now its very agonizing to move it ...
A: I would get another opinion from a podiatrist to see why your foot is still hurting. Take your ...
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| Pain on top of foot | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I am looking for some answers concerning a new onset of pain on top of my left foot. It all started ...
A: It sounds like you might have strained or torn your posterior tibial tendon. I would try and get ...
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| modified kidner | 7/27/2009 |
Q: What is recovery like from a modified kidner? I know that I will be non weight bearing in a cast for ...
A: Everyone is different when it comes to pain after foot surgery. I usually have my patients take ...
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| foot injury | 7/26/2009 |
Q: Katz: He's my issue in mid June I injured my foot and ankle It was dark out and missed stepping ...
A: Since it has been 5 weeks some major healing must have taken place. Even if you have multiple ...
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| lifted toenail | 7/25/2009 |
Q: toenail of large toe has been jammed under water trough causing lifting from nailbed and imbedded ...
A: You may already have a fungal infection or a mild bacterial infection of the toe and the toenail. ...
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| Left side of foot 5th metatarsal pain | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have been to a podiatrist for a number of years with several different troubles. I have had ...
A: Some of your symptoms sound nerve related since you feel the pain radiating back to your heel. This ...
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| my ankle pain | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I really hope u can give me some advice. I'm 28 weeks pregnant and I missed my step goin down on ...
A: I would certainly see a dr and have an x-ray. You can use ice for now but you need to make sure ...
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| lateral edema right foot | 7/7/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| pain in forefoot (neuroma,nerve-related?) | 4/16/2009 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I have been having foot pain in an isolated spot in between the metatarsal head of my ...
A: The dr was pushing the tibial nerve in the ankle area, also known as the tarsal tunnel. This is the ...
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| Cysts on ball of foot | 4/15/2009 |
Q: The cyst has eaten away at the bone and he is saying I need a bone graft to replace the bone loss. ...
A: I would actually see a rheumatologist and then possibly an endocrinologist to see if you have some ...
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| Burning Pain in Ankle | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I am 37 years old and had a hairline fracture in my left ankle when I was about 14. I was on ...
A: It is fairly common to get nerve damage after an injury. Even years later you may develop pain ...
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| Aching Toenail | 4/12/2009 |
Q: I get this throbbing, aching feeling under the nail of my right big toe. Only the right. It is ...
A: It is likely not a problem but if it persists I would see a dr. There can be odd lesions beneath ...
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| warm sensation | 4/8/2009 |
Q: About a month ago I dropped something on my foot and suffered a minor fracture at the base of the ...
A: I would say that you likely have some nerve damage and it can resolve over time on its own. Some ...
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| cryosurgery of the foot | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Goodmorning: Ihad cryosurgery on my left foot a week ago. I have had heel pain for sometime. Dr. ...
A: Following cryosurgery there can be some redness at the incision from the intense cold. This is more ...
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| cryosurgery for neuroma | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with a neuroma based on shooting pains and clicking sounds, I received 4 ...
A: First the foot neuroma size on ultrasound can be fairly subjective and changes with position and ...
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| need for triple arthrodesis | 4/3/2009 |
Q: My sister has severe pain in her ankle post fracture over ten years ago. She is on Voltaren (6 ...
A: First I would make sure that your sister is checked regularly by her physician while on Voltaren or ...
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| plantar fasciitis | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I was dx with pf about three years ago based upon symptoms and an ultrasound (thickening with ...
A: Topaz is a minimally invasive technique making small holes in the plantar fascia using a ...
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| Daughter's arthritis, bone spurs, and flat feet | 3/19/2009 |
Q: My daughter was diagnosed with the following foot problems at age 10 or 11 yrs: arthritis, bone ...
A: It would be difficult to know if cryosurgery would help unless I saw her and could do a through ...
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| numbness in the ball of my foot | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I'm a field biologist and walk an average of 10 miles a day during field season (approx. Feb thru ...
A: With all of the pressure you place on your feet, you will likely need better support of the foot ...
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| pronation | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I was diognosed by an Orthopedic with pronation in my left foot. He suggested good walking shoes and ...
A: I would see a podiatrist and consider having a more flexible custom orthotic made for your foot. ...
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| my fractured foot/toe | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I saw a podiatrist last Monday and he confirmed I had a small fracture at the base (joint) of my ...
A: You may have worsened the toe fracture into the joint or dislocated the joint so I would see the ...
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| triple arthodesis | 3/15/2009 |
Q: Who are the very best doctors for performing triple arthrodesis surgery in Chicago? My ...
A: Here are a few names. Everyone will have differing opinions on who are the best. You should seek ...
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| Pain after injury to post-neuroma surgery site | 3/13/2009 |
Q: Good evening! I had neuroma surgery on my left foot in 15 months ago. After I healed, I was able ...
A: Since you had your foot neuroma removed 15 months ago, it would be highly unlikely that your pain is ...
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| Long time ingrown toenail | 3/12/2009 |
Q: Katz, After having an on and off problem with an ingrown toenail my whole life I have finally ...
A: The growth area of your toenail is causing the nail to be deformed. Since you have had this problem ...
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| Cryo for Morton's neuroma | 3/11/2009 |
Q: In all of the communications regarding cryo for Morton's neuroma, the same 3 cryosurgeons are ...
A: There are hundreds of Podiatrists doing cryosurgery throughout the United States using various ...
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| Ankle Pain | 3/8/2009 |
Q: Can you please tell me what you think this is. I jumped off my counter about 5 weeks ago and really ...
A: You need to see a dr. If you hurt your hip, you may compensate and start walking differently which ...
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| more info | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I wrote to you yesterday but I have more information now. My regular doctor got my x-ray results ...
A: I'm not sure why they used the word occult?? You will likely need to be immobilized in a surgical ...
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| extremely painful broken toe! | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I broke my small toe on monday when my horse stood on it. I went to the hospital and had it X-rayed ...
A: I would see a podiatrist. When you have a crush injury to the toe you may dvelop and infection and ...
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| stress fracture | 3/5/2009 |
Q: About 2.5 weeks ago I noticed the top of my foot was hurting. This is bad, but I don't remember if ...
A: A foot stress fracture should show up at about the 2 week mark. If you continue to have pain I ...
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| delayed post op infection | 3/4/2009 |
Q: had hind foot debridment and something with the tibia cartilage on Dec 16,08. Prior had tarsal ...
A: If there is still an infection, the area must be opened, cleaned out and drained. It is very ...
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| foot/nerve issue | 3/3/2009 |
Q: 24, female, atlanta my foot pain started back in 2003. it started with a small tingling/shock like ...
A: It does sound like you may have damaged a nerve in the foot. You may also have some type of ...
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| BALL OF THE FOOT | 3/2/2009 |
Q: AFTER TALKING TO PEOPLE THEY SAY THAT THATS CALL THE BALL OF THE FOOT,I DRIVE A TRUCK AND THAT DON'T ...
A: There are many conditions that can cause soreness on the ball of the foot. You should see a ...
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| broken foot | 3/1/2009 |
Q: My question is can diabetes cause you to break bone in your foot? The reason I ask because,I've ...
A: I cannot give you any opinions with regard to workers compensation or if your employer caused your ...
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| Recurring toenail detachment | 2/28/2009 |
Q: Dr. Katz, First, thank you so much for taking the time to look at this. I have a very long story ...
A: Did anyone take a sample of your nail for evaluation and culture by a pathologist? If not that is ...
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| chronic pain/flat feet | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 18, she had worn orthodics on and off when she was younger. A Year and a half ago ...
A: First, I would avoid having your daughter rely on pain medications. Especially if they don't help. ...
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| Sharp Foot pain and Numb little toe | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Dr. Katz, About two weeks ago I had a sharp pain in the middle of my left foot the made it difficult ...
A: If you have numbness in the little toe you likely did damage to a nerve. There is a nerve that runs ...
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| painful foot | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I fell down a couple of steps about six months ago. I didn't go to the doctor because the pain ...
A: I would see a podiatrist if this pain continues as you describe. Especially if your insurance may ...
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| heal hurts | 2/23/2009 |
Q: What is the treatment if you damage your plantar fascia?
A: Here is some information for you from my website. Basically rest and support with an ...
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| chronic plantar fascitis | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Dr Katz, I had plantar fasciitis 2 years ago and it was treated by physical therapy and orthotics ...
A: There are other options for the heel pain. Look at my website and look at the details for ...
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| Foot Pain when walking, standing and resting | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My foot started hurting a little over 4 days ago. It started hurting when I walk. I have no idea ...
A: I would go to a podiatrist and have an xray. You could have a stress fracture or strain of a ...
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| Bump on foot | 2/19/2009 |
Q: For the last few years I have had a very painful, hard bump on the top of my left foot. I can't ...
A: This bump sounds like a bone enlargement that can be associated with arthritis. To be sure you ...
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| broken big toe ... have to run !! | 2/18/2009 |
Q: hey doctor.. i am a sophmore at high school.. im on the high school football team.. and i broke my ...
A: I would not run on a broken toe. That is a poor decision on your part and the part of your trainer. ...
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| Feet inflemetory | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I am feeling uncomfortable at my feet. Especially at night and morning hours sometimes even as I sit ...
A: James you need to see a podiatrist. You will require a foot exam. It would be difficult for me to ...
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| Ingrown toenail and atypical wart removal | 2/15/2009 |
Q: About a week and a half ago I had ingrown toenail removal on both sides of my left big toe. In ...
A: Clear and bloody drainage is normal after this procedure. Pain varies with each person. If you are ...
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| hip and ankle pain | 2/12/2009 |
Q: Katz. I feel pain on my left achilles tendon whenever I go down the stairs or whenever I flex my ...
A: With your activity levels you are straining the Achilles tendon. You can put a lift in your shoe to ...
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| intermittent swelling on the top of the right foot | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have had a problem with my right foot for about two years. It swells off and on and for no ...
A: This could be some type of skin irritation or some substance or chemical that is touching your foot. ...
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| Severe Chronic foot pain | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I had back surgery a year and a half ago,replaced a ruptured disc with bone growth "stuff" inside of ...
A: The nerve pain that you describe may be from the back however, it can still be treated at the foot ...
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| Neuroma | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I am a 34 year old female and have been an active person all my life. Until 5 months ago, I was a ...
A: Well it sounds like a neuroma has been confirmed with several diffrent tests and by your physician. ...
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| Inappropriate Treatment - Possible Nerve Damage | 2/4/2009 |
Q: Katz: I am a 43 year old with Type 1 diabetes, diagnosed at 28. At my request, my diabetes ...
A: I'm sorry you had complications. Cantharone is used for warts and works well. On the bottle it ...
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| recurrent neuromas in Ohio | 2/3/2009 |
Q: Katz, I am a 39 year old physical therapist/mama of 5 with recurrent morton's neuromas in both feet ...
A: I'm sorry but I only have personal knowledge of a colleague that performs crosurgery with color ...
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| Continuous Pain. Why? Any Suggestions? | 2/1/2009 |
Q: my name is Gregory. During Thanksgiving of 2007, I was getting into a tree stand and a branch broke ...
A: You should have an MRI to see if there is damage to the ankle. After injuries of the foot and ankle ...
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| toe pain/inflammation | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Recently , particularly when I wake up in the morning, I've have a burning pain in the fourth toe of ...
A: There could still be a fungal infecion so I would try lamisil cream on the skin around the toes. ...
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| severe pain | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I am on Lyrica for it. Lyrica does NOT help. I have been getting more and more severe pain in my ...
A: If you have swelling and can't put pressure on your foot, it is not likely neuropathy. However, you ...
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| Hurt foot | 1/26/2009 |
Q: i blocked a shot playing football which inturn twisted my foot outwards. Initially i thought that id ...
A: You could have a fracture so I would see a podiatrist for an x-ray. You likely pulled and strained ...
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| Freiburgs Disease | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have had severe pain in my left foot second metatarsal for months. My Podiatrist has diagnosed ...
A: Freiberg's disease goes through several phases. In the earlier phases you may find that the bone ...
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| stump neuromas | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I had a neuroma removed 2 years ago and now it has turned into a stump neuroma. Three ...
A: I would highly consider Cromax. You are more likely to have further complications with injections ...
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| ankle pain | 1/23/2009 |
Q: As a child and teenager, I experienced several sprained ankles (soccer, etc), and although they ...
A: You need to see a podiatrist and have an MRI to see what is enlarged at the ankle and what is the ...
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| foot pain for six month | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have had foot pain for six months after walking around an amuesment park in flip flops. The pain ...
A: I would see a podiatrist. A repeat x-ray may indicate a healed stress fracture. There is likely ...
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| cysts on rt foot | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I have developed several cysts on the top of my right foot. I also have on on my ankle that is ...
A: The lesions on you foot and ankle could be ganlion cysts. However, I would see a podiatrist and ...
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| Recurrent Osteochondroma on Foot? | 1/20/2009 |
Q: In Jan 2007, I found a lump on the top of my right foot. It was slightly painful to the touch, hard, ...
A: Osteochondroma is a common problem and has a high recurrence rate. Your dr removed it and sent it ...
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| morton's neuroma | 1/14/2009 |
Q: How long does the effects of Cryosurgery last when used to treat morton's neuroma?
A: Cryosurgery can last for years but in some cases you may require another treatment. I recommend ...
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| sprained ankle | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I am a 34 year old female and in October 2008 I severely sprained my ankle by falling off my front ...
A: I would consider getting an MRI to evaluate the soft tissue and bone. After severe sprains you ...
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| Pain under foot | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have had pain in the foot, especially under the ball of the foot, for some years off and on. It ...
A: If you have flat feet that may cause other sources of pain. Some problems may be seen on x-ray or ...
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| removed toenail | 1/10/2009 |
Q: How long will it take my big toenail to grow back? Half of it was removed straight up and down the ...
A: You may lose the toenail temporarily. This happens sometimes when you have an ingrown toenail ...
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| toe pain | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I read an old question you answered regarding someone's sudden big toe pain. I have suddenly ...
A: First the pain would not likely transfer from one to toe the other. The pain that you describe may ...
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| Odd Pain | 1/8/2009 |
Q: I have been running/jogging as part of exercise for several months now, and recently I felt a sharp ...
A: The foot pain that you have does not sound like a fracture, however, if this has been around for a ...
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| lower right side leg pain above the ankle | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I have pain in my right side of my right leg just above the ankle. This happens only at night. no ...
A: This area is a common area for a tendon strain. If the pain continues, I would see a podiatrist. ...
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| Bone out of place in foot | 12/22/2008 |
Q: My right foot started swelling a year ago in November/ December. I had slipped and banged it ...
A: If you had a fracture or swelling of the bone that would show on a bone scan. However, a bone scan ...
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| Swollen Big Toe | 12/20/2008 |
Q: About 3 months ago my big toe on my right foot became swollen and had a tingling feeling in it. It ...
A: I would see a podiatrist. You may have a toe fracture that is not healing. The swelling may press ...
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| sole of feet | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Over the past couple of month I have had discomfort in the soles of my feet.I feels like I have ...
A: It sounds like you need to see a podiatrist for a custom orthotic (arch support). You could try and ...
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| Pain on top of foot | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I am not aware of any injury to my foot but within the last month, I have almost constant pain in ...
A: I would try and get an over the counter arch support that has plastic as part of the shell. Ice is ...
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| Tendonitis Extensor (right ankle) | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Not to long ago I tripped and fell on top of my ankle causing an ankle sprain. This ankle sprain is ...
A: I cannot answer your question directly becuase I do not know what was damaged in your ankle and what ...
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| crushed toe | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Katz My mom dropped a pan on her big toe last week and it had hurt her then but after a while it was ...
A: If she still has pain she needs to see a podiatrist for an x-ray. She may have a fracture of the ...
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| morton's neuroma | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, thank you for your recent answer as to the size of a neuroma. I do have one that measures ...
A: If there is erosion of the metatarsal there is likely some sort of soft tissue mass which may extend ...
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| morton's neuroma | 12/14/2008 |
Q: Is 3cm big for a Morton's Neuroma?
A: A three centimeter neuroma would be huge if that is in the foot. It would more likely be measured ...
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| Fibula stress fracture | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Katz, Fractured my ankle {lower fibula} back in September 8th this year. Ortho doc said it was ...
A: My opinion is that you should certainly use a bone stimulator, however, I would continue physical ...
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| Metatarsal stress fracture | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Last month I was diagnosed with a stress fracture in one metatarsal bone on my left foot. I ...
A: For walking distances, I would look at walking shoes. Consider checking out a New Balance walking ...
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| Agony on sole of foot and in toes | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I need some advice if possible please. BACKGROUND I am 28 years old and have raynauds due to this ...
A: If you have Raynaud's you should expect some purple discoloration of the toes with temperature ...
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| Heel and Leg pain | 12/8/2008 |
Q: At my job I have to stand all day, and I have severe heel pain, it feels like my heel bone is ...
A: It sounds like you may have a condition known as plantar fasciitis and this causes heel pain. When ...
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| foot and leg pain | 12/7/2008 |
Q: i have spinal spanosis between l-4 and l-5. my back does not hurt at any time. when i walk or stand ...
A: It sounds like the source is still the spine even if the injections did not work. You have several ...
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| Broken ankle | 12/6/2008 |
Q: Katz, I have a broken ankle. I have been wearing this cast (air cast; the one which looks like an ...
A: The best way to monitor the healing of a fracture is with a plain old-fasioned x-ray. Ultrasound ...
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| Another bunion? | 12/5/2008 |
Q: Dr.Katz, 5 years ago I had a bunionectomy than after about a year and a half I went back to have the ...
A: I would see another doctor. Unfortunately, I have no way of giving an opinion. I did not see what ...
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| Jones Fracture - Healing and Walking with Boot | 12/4/2008 |
Q: 2 weeks from this tuesday december 2, 2008, I tripped by my sidewalk and knew immediately that I had ...
A: A Jones fracture doesa not heal easily becuase of poor blood supply to the bone. It takes about 6 ...
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| Numbness in side of big toe | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I'm 21 years old and have been at a job which involves walking all day for about three years. Since ...
A: I would see a podiatrist and have a foot x-ray. You may have arthritis of the large toe joint. ...
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| Jones Fracture of the 5th Metatarsal | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I am a 33 year old female. I fractured my left 5th metatarsal on Oct 15, 2008. I immediately went ...
A: It is common for there to be non-healing of a Jones fracture. The area of this fracture has poor ...
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| Inferior Extensor Retinacula Injury? | 11/30/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz: About 6 weeks ago, I twisted my right foot inward to such an extent that by the time I ...
A: First of all thank you for serving in Afghanistan. Foot and ankle sprains can take a very long time ...
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| Ankle Fusion - Bonnie did you have your fusion? | 11/26/2008 |
Q: To Bonnie - please provide follow-up to your surgery you posted about May 4, 2008. - Dr. katz ...
A: I will respond to this so that Bonnie might see it. I have no further information regarding her ...
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| Pain in foot for 3 years | 11/25/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I hope you can answer a couple of questions for me. I tried to get to you on ask the ...
A: After neuroma removal there are often damaged ligaments which cause movement of the toe and ...
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| cyst in big toe | 11/24/2008 |
Q: About a year ago my husband (55yrs.old) went to a podiatrist about an ingrown toe nail. He was in a ...
A: I would see another podiatrist for an evaluation. In some cases, the cyst may be associated with ...
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| Big toe soreness | 11/23/2008 |
Q: I am experiencing a phantom like pain in my big toe. It only hurts when it is touched. The part ...
A: I would see a podiatrist and have an x-ray to make sure that there is not a bone growth beneath the ...
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| how much swelling is normal with sprain? | 11/22/2008 |
Q: Three days ago I injured my foot when I was out shopping. I kind of fell of the front of my ...
A: It would be difficult to know if you have a fracture in addition to soft tissue injury. Swelling ...
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| Bone out of place in foot | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My right foot started swelling a year ago in November/ December. I had slipped and banged it ...
A: I would be sure to have an MRI. If you have had pai for this long there may be a dislocation in your ...
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| Throbbing Ankle Pain | 11/20/2008 |
Q: In February 2004 I sprained my left ankle on a night out. (I was 21, I am now 26) My friends took me ...
A: I think it would be important to get an MRI to identify in detail what is wrong with the ankle. ...
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| Lifted Toenail | 11/19/2008 |
Q: About a week ago we were moving furniture and the piece of funrniture kept moving and it ripped my ...
A: It may fall of but it will likely take time. You also risk getting an infection of the toe. I ...
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| I have a bump on foot too (see image) | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I read your answer on the subject "bump on outside of foot" on 4/29/2007. ...
A: I would see a podiatrist. This is a foot problem which likely involves area below the skin level as ...
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| tendonitis | 11/16/2008 |
Q: About 4 years ago I was doing a second leap and I rolled into my ankle and hurt it, I went to a ...
A: You need to see a podiatrist. You will need an MRI to see if you ruptured your Achilles tendon and ...
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| 3rd metatarsal foot pain | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I've had pain on the bottom of my left foot for 6 months now. It seems to be located almost ...
A: I would highly recommend an MRI. This will be better imaging for a stress fracture and any soft ...
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| Mortons Neuroma | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Cryosurgery for this condition seems to be nixed for patients that have Raynauds. I have never been ...
A: The risk of cryosurgery with Raynauds is that you would lose a toe because the circulation decrease ...
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| Left ankle pain | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I woke up in the middle of a sleep and my left leg was numb or asleep. I went to step down on it to ...
A: With an injury like this you need to see a podiatrist for x-rays. You may have a fracture. You ...
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| Tarsal Coalition pain | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My son is 26 and has had two surgeries to relieve pain caused by a tarsal coalition (resection). The ...
A: There are several options for pain associated with tarsal coalition depending on the location. I'm ...
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| 15 month old grandson | 11/10/2008 |
Q: My 15 month old grandson was born with his toenails turned up and back towards him. What causes ...
A: There is no definitive cause for this problem. Not a worrisome condition and in many cases the ...
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| foot pain | 11/9/2008 |
Q: hi i had pain in the ball of both feet on and off for a year s i went to a podiatrist and he made ...
A: You may need to have the orthotic devices adjusted. I would also consider the use of an ...
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| sprain or metatarsal fracture | 11/8/2008 |
Q: Katz, I twisted my foot on October 17, exactly three weeks ago. The injury occurred while out of ...
A: A foot or ankle sprain can take months to heal. it is possible that you have a stress fracture and ...
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| foot pain | 11/7/2008 |
Q: the bottom of my heel (underside of my foot) really hurts bad any time I have sat down for more than ...
A: It sounds like you have a condition known as plantar fasciitis with a nerve related problem. You ...
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| broken toes | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I broke two of my toes over three years ago when I was 5 months pregnant. They are now bent and ...
A: I would have a podiatrist look at your toes. You can have alignment problems after fractures and ...
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| broken metatarsal | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I recently broke a metatarsal bone in my right foot. I was given a stiff flat shoe to wear. The ...
A: Fractures of the foot may be treated differently by each doctor. Some use surgical shoes and others ...
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| Surgery for overlapping toes | 11/4/2008 |
Q: Is it necessary to have surgery from overlapping toes? My 2nd toe overlaps my big toe. Its only ...
A: The pain in your toes sounds like it is nerve related. You likely have compression of the nerve. ...
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| Something on my foot... i need answers | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I have this bump or so on my right foot near my ankle. The skin on top of the bump is slightly ...
A: I really don't have enough information to answer your question. However, if you have an enlarged ...
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| Painful Scar - foot and ankle laceration, foot nerve damage | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I have a terrible scar on my left ankle. Its near my anterior talofibular ligament... in the ...
A: With such a deep cut in your ankle, you have likely developed nerve damage. In addition, there may ...
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| Neuroma pain | 10/31/2008 |
Q: Dr Katz! I had 2 neuroma surgeries betw 3rd and 4th dorsal and plantar after having numerous ...
A: Sounds like you've been through quit alot with neuroma treatments. While I cannot guarantee that ...
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| damaged foot nerve? | 10/29/2008 |
Q: On Saturday at AM I tripped on a toy and hurt my foot. I went to a Dr. the next day and he said I ...
A: I would seek another opinion and see a podiatrist. If your foot appears to be in an odd position, ...
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| Malformed toes | 10/28/2008 |
Q: My daughter has always had large feet for her age. She is 11 years old now and wears a ladies size ...
A: I would have her see a podiatrist for an x-ray to evaluate the foot bones. Check some New Balance ...
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| foot (heel) injury | 10/27/2008 |
Q: K - about one month ago I lost my balance and "fell off" my shoe. This was a slide-on flat shoe ...
A: It sounds like you injured the soft tissue of the heel which includes the nerves. I would continue ...
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| foot pain | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have feeling of my ankle and foot being squeezed,like a truck is setting on it. Pain in my heel ...
A: I would see a podiatrist for an exam. Your foot may need better support and normal walking may be ...
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| Calcaneus bone | 10/24/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I am 24 years old, and for the past few years my calcaneus bone has been progressively ...
A: If the enlargement of your heel is on the back it is called a Haglund's deformity or pump bump. I ...
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| my problem | 10/23/2008 |
Q: katz thanks for takin my question well about 11 months ago i hurt my foot and ankle i had a jones ...
A: I would consider physical therapy and custom orthotic devices. In some cases you could have ...
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| Burning Soles | 10/22/2008 |
Q: Katz: First, a heartfelt thanks for trying to help people with foot problems - hopefully you can ...
A: What I would do in this case is treat the foot and see if you feel better. I would recommend seeing ...
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| neuroma | 10/18/2008 |
Q: Ihave a neuroma in my right foot, I also have peripheral neuropathy. I have tried orthotics for the ...
A: Some people can get more pain from an injection. I would consider alternatives to the injections as ...
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| Pain in big toe | 10/17/2008 |
Q: Im having pain in my big toe its like a someone stepped on my big toe. Feels like a burning tingling ...
A: You may have injured the joint or some of your activities may be causing pressure on the nerves into ...
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| Enlarged big toe on left foot | 10/16/2008 |
Q: My 12 yr old daughter had an odd toe nail, but I thought she might have just inherited thickened ...
A: I would take your daughter to a podiatrist for an x-ray and examination of the nail. They can tell ...
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| Broken pinky toe | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I've stubbed my pinky toe repeatedly over the past 20+ years (yes, I like to be barefoot). I've ...
A: There are several options for your toe pain. If the toe is poorly aligned or possibly has a healed ...
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| outer metatarsal phalangeal pain | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I am a 31 yr old mother of 3 children. My last child was born in spring 2007. Just before spring of ...
A: It is common after pregnancies to have foot pain. Your foot will generally get longer and wider. ...
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| Numbness in both feet | 10/13/2008 |
Q: Over the last three weeks while playing 5-a-side soccer both feet have become numb , the numbness ...
A: It is common when playing sports to compress the nerves of the feet. I would look into a different ...
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| ankle injury | 10/11/2008 |
Q: About 3 months ago I injured my ankle playing basketball. As Have done this before, I figured it was ...
A: You should certainly have an ankle MRI. It is possible that you damaged the ankle joint, sometimes ...
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| Foot Pain | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I stepped off my porch "toes first" 7 weeks ago and felt a mild pop just right of center in the ...
A: Several suggestions. I would have an and ultrasound and/or an MRI to see if there is some other ...
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| plantar fascitis | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have plantar fascitis and have had it for many years. I've had shots and pt and custom orthotics, ...
A: Cryosurgery for heel pain is an excellent option. See my website for extensive information. ...
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| Left Foot Pain.... | 10/6/2008 |
Q: Katz: About 10 weeks ago, I began experiencing pain through the mid-section / left side of my left ...
A: This cyst in the metatarsal is very small and is not something that can be drained. Your source of ...
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| Foot/Ankle Pain | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have had pain in my ankle/foot for several months. I keep injuring it by twisting my foot. The ...
A: I would see a podiatrist as soon as possible. You will need an exam, x-rays and possibly an MRI to ...
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| Left foot pain | 10/2/2008 |
Q: For the past week I have had some pain in my left foot that comes and goes from time to time. The ...
A: It is difficult to tell the area of the foot that is a problem. It sounds like the foot pain may be ...
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| Missing Big Toe | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My 5 yr old son recently lost his big toe and nearly all of the second toe. The surgeon said that ...
A: When there is toe loss, a foot filler is recommended. Since the large toe is missing the other toes ...
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| foot spasm | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I'm having problems with foot spasms after running. The spasms occur near my toes and run towards ...
A: Foot spasms can occur for several reasons. Your running shoes may be too tight over the tendons. ...
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| Lump on the top of foot | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have noticed just recently that I have a lump on my left foot. It is underneath my skin about two ...
A: The lump on your foot sounds like a ganglion cyst or tendon enlargement. I would see a podiatrist ...
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| any cure 4 heel fat pad atrophy? | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have been told I have a heel bruise and that the fat pad on my heel is virtually gone and there is ...
A: There are several options for fat pad atrophy. There are silicone injections and various newer ...
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| Left Foot Pain.... | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Katz: About 10 weeks ago, I began experiencing pain through the mid-section / left side of my left ...
A: The pain in your foot is likely the result of the cyst expansion. It may be compressing a nerve on ...
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| black & blue and soreness top of foot before toes | 9/25/2008 |
Q: My wife woke upthe other day to find the top of her foot infront of her 2nd,3rd,and 4th toes kind of ...
A: I would see a podiatrist as soon as possible. It may just be a bruise but since she is diabetic I ...
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| Ankle swelling | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Katz I jumped over a low wall last month around the 22nd of August, and did not correctly judge the ...
A: Soft tissue swelling after an ankle sprain can be present off and on for months. I would continue ...
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| Foot pain after bunion surgery | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I had my 2nd (left foot) bunion surgery in Dec.2007. It seemed to heal fine, and I walked in the ...
A: There are several suggestions. I would consider having physical therapy and also custom orthotic ...
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| Dropped plywood on foot/big toe won't bend | 9/20/2008 |
Q: One week ago my husband accidentally dropped a sheet of plywood which struck the top of my foot. ...
A: When injuring a joint, the soft tissue will swell and cause loss of motion. It is also possible ...
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| Right foot pain | 9/19/2008 |
Q: For the last 12 weeks, I have been training for my first 1/2 marathon - which took place last ...
A: If you are a serious runner, the shoe alone cannot take care of the foot pronation. You should see ...
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| ankle recovery | 9/17/2008 |
Q: i broke my ankle nearly 6 months ago playing soccer.It was a brake of the tib and a dislocation,i am ...
A: After such a severe ankle injury it could take a year to be better. And in many cases there can be ...
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| toe pain | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I had an ingrown toenail which became infected. After it cleared up I have had problems when ...
A: It sounds like you have damage to the nerve possibly or scar tissue may form around the nerve where ...
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| Metatarsal Pain | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I have previously posted questions to you, but have yet to resolve my 2nd metatarsal ...
A: It is common to have shortening of the first metatarsal leading to a transfer lesion. Having a ...
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| toes beginning to get crooked | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I know this is trivial and may be part of aging you can't change (I'm 56) but I would LOVE to know ...
A: It sounds like you have hammertoes. This is caused by the tendons over pulling and allowing the ...
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| Right big toe went numb and tingly after long distance running/walking | 9/6/2008 |
Q: For the past 4 months or so I have been training for a marathon. On Saturdays, our group usually ...
A: The numbness and tingling of the big toe is a common problem in runners. There are usually no ...
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| Broken toe didn't heal | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Katz, I saw a podiatrist today and it seems a toe I broke many months ago hasn't healed at all. ...
A: I would seek another opinion. To do surgery on a pinky toe would require a major fracture within ...
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| Flat feet with pain on outside of feet | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I'm 18 and have had flat feet my whole life. They started bothering me when I was about 8 or 9 years ...
A: The area of the foot that you describe sounds normal and is the base of the fifth metatarsal bone. ...
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| strange sensation in foot | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have this odd sensation in my left foot. The best way to describe it is that it feels like I have ...
A: The sensation in the bottom of the foot is likely due to an injured or compressed nerve in your heel ...
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| sore toe | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Last year I bumped my big toe and it bruised, then healed. Since then I have had trouble with the ...
A: I would consider a possible fungal infection or eczema of the toe. You could get an ...
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| pinky toenail split causing much pain | 8/24/2008 |
Q: My pinky toenail on one foot has always grown in split. It never really caused me problems, but ...
A: I would see a podiatrist. In some cases when the toenail splits you can have the nail removed and ...
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| Pain on top of foot | 8/23/2008 |
Q: A few years ago, I hit the top of my foot (about two inches above the gap between my big toe and 2nd ...
A: It is possible that you damaged or fractured one of the toe joints. This could cause pain latter ...
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| 5th metatarsal pain | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, sorry to bother you but I asked a previous question and now know that my x-ray came back ...
A: Yes that is possible. The treatment would be the same as a foot sprain. However, x-rays should be ...
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| pain on top of foot | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have severe pain on the top of my left foot, it starts near the 4th and 5th toes, and the pain ...
A: It sounds like you have compression or injury of one or several of the foot nerves. This will cause ...
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| 5th metatarsal pain | 8/20/2008 |
Q: About 6 weeks ago, I stubbed my right pinky toe on a lounge chair at the pool. The whole toe turned ...
A: Whether you have a stress fracture of the foot or a sprain of the foot, the treatment will be ...
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| infant over-pronation | 8/18/2008 |
Q: My 14 month old has just started walking and appears to be over pronating. Please can you tell me ...
A: I would see a pediatric podiatrist or orthopedist. In some cases casting braces or physical therapy ...
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| Healing and P/T process after Gastroc Recession | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I had a gastroc recession and have been in a boot for 2 weeks, day and night. Tape is still over ...
A: These are all excellent questions. These questions should have been discussed with your dr prior to ...
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| toe nail injury | 8/16/2008 |
Q: My 17 year old son injured his big toe playing soccer. The nail turned black and stayed that way ...
A: Now that the nail is off the area should improve. Soak the area with warm water and a capful of ...
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| Toes not working | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I had an accident 14 weeks ago where I broke both my ankles at the fibula and my left heel (the foot ...
A: You likely strained or tore some of the extensor or flexor tendons to the toes. With your injury ...
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| Fractured Calcaneus | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Katz, I fractured my calcaneus on about June 10th and have been in a walking cast (no weight ...
A: Since I haven't seen the fracture or the healing progress it would be difficult to tell you about ...
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| RA + Metatarsals | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Katz: I am a 48 year old women with diabetes and Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was diagnosed positive for ...
A: having the metatarsals removed in severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis is fairly common. This will ...
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| Pain in ankle | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have been suffering from ankle pain since a month. Will I am sitting, it doesn't pain, but initial ...
A: If you have had pain for this long you will need to see a podiatrist. This sounds like a muscular ...
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| foot pain | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I am a 25 year old male, and I've been experience very random sharp shooting pains in my ...
A: I would see your primary care physician for basic blood work. And then I would consider seeing a ...
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| pain in left foot | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Katz I am extremely desperate to recover from an injury, and while researching about my pain ...
A: Based on your injury, you likely have a pinched nerve or nerve injury. If your foot injury was in ...
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| Help w/ Morton's Neuroma and Plantar Fasciitis | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Wow, where should I begin! Last year I started having really bad heel pain so I went to through 3 ...
A: There is hope for your pain. First I would avoid further alcohol injections or any injections for ...
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| Toe | 8/4/2008 |
Q: In the past 3 days, i feel as though there is a rock under my big toe. Or described as a sting pain. ...
A: First check inside your shoe and make sure there is no area causing irritation in your shoe. This ...
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| Foot problems | 8/3/2008 |
Q: My dad is having a major problem with the outside of his feet hurting to the point of not being able ...
A: This is a common nerve problem that causes pain in the foot. The nerve is called the sural nerve ...
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| ankle instability 1 year post injury. | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I too am an all experts "expert" I'm in the auto area for Pontiac questions. Long story short I ...
A: Well here's the story. When you injured the talus and cuboid you likely tore and over stretched ...
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| cyst in tendon | 8/1/2008 |
Q: i just had an mri done on my ankle due to frequent sprains and one of the many problems shown was a ...
A: A cyst in an ankle tendon is not necessarily treated unless there is pain or there is pressure ...
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| cracking sore ankles | 7/31/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old granddaughter has had cracking ankles with some pain at times for a fair while. Our ...
A: I would see a pediatric podiatrist or orthopedist. Ross River fever is not all that common and ...
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| ankle pain for years | 7/30/2008 |
Q: i have had ankle pain for about 3 year now and it still hurts. I am 14 years old. I was in a ...
A: I would seek another opinion from a podiatrist and see about a repeat MRI for your ankle pain. You ...
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| RSD & Bone Spur on Foot | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Katz I have had RSD of the left foot for about 8 years now. It is in the remission stage. My ...
A: I can understand the hesitance by the dr because the RSD may come out of remission. However, you ...
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| please help really need it thanks gd bless | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 yr old female with ankle and foot pain. I have been to 2 different podiatrists. I had this ...
A: Just a note. I know that you are anxious to get an answer to your question but my submitting your ...
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| Bruised Foot | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I can't thank you enough for your good advice:(Buised foot question on 07/02/08). I went to a ...
A: Glad you had that looked at by a dr. This is a very rare occurrence. In most cases ligament ...
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| podiatry | 7/21/2008 |
Q: bunions on right foot (Hallus Fallux) and plantar facilitias, fallen arches, i am age 46 weigh 150 ...
A: I would seek another opinion if you are not getting more options. For the plantar fasciitis you may ...
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| plantar fasciitis | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis from my orthopaedic surgeon. I need to find a good ...
A: For plantar fasciitis I have a few recommendations. First I would recommend a custom orthotic ...
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| cryosurgery for plantar fibroma | 7/14/2008 |
Q: If one was to travel to Tampa from Atlanta, how much time would be required between the first visit ...
A: You would need to plan on being here for two days in a row. You would need to send me pictures or ...
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| Lisfranc fracture dyslocation injury | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Pins and screws were removed in May of 08. Still unable to bear weight without alot of swelling and ...
A: A Lisfranc's injury takes a fair amount of time to heal. Hopefully you have started some physical ...
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| os trigonum | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I am 38 yr old mom of a 7yr and 4yr old and have had chronic "back" ankle pain and swelling since an ...
A: Os Trigonum is a small bone at the back of the ankle in front of the Achilles tendon. It can cause ...
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| missing toenails | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have had both my big toenails now permenantly removed due to a curved joint in my big toes and ...
A: If the joint of the toe is angled you can have that straightened. As far as the toenail implant, ...
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| Foot cracking | 7/7/2008 |
Q: In Feb of this year I severely sprained my ankle and also broke my 5th metatarsal. I had an ORIF ...
A: Typically after ankle fractures you should undergo physical therapy for more rapid healing and ...
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| deformed pinky toe | 7/6/2008 |
Q: this is the first time ive looked it up and im 23 now and wow i tahught i was the only one with ...
A: There is a surgery that can be done to better align the small toe. In most cases some bone will be ...
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| heel injury | 7/5/2008 |
Q: My 13 year old son went to Dr today for ongoing heel pain. XRay showed what the Dr thinks is a ...
A: This can be the normal appearance of the heel of a 13 year old. If there was an injury there could ...
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| heel injury | 7/4/2008 |
Q: My 13 year old son went to Dr today for ongoing heel pain. XRay showed what the Dr thinks is a ...
A: I would question that diagnosis. It is not impossible but unlikely. Did you see a podiatrist? ...
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| bruised foot | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I was in a car accident one week ago today. I had to hit the brake pedal very fast and hard (I was ...
A: No, you should not wait it out. I would see a podiatrist and take your x-rays with you. You may ...
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| ankle bruising | 6/30/2008 |
Q: my 4 month old baby has bruising on the out side of his ankles and his skin feels different there ...
A: Some babies can get skin discoloration or bruising from pressure spots in the crib especially if ...
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| Dancing injuries | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Katz, I am a ballroom dancer (have been dancing for the past 3 years, 3-6 times a week, 2-3 hours a ...
A: It sounds like you have an overuse injury that occurs with the strain of dancing. You have ...
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| post cryo surgery | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Katz, I had cryosurgery done 8 days ago on my left foot for morton's neuroma. I am still bruised and ...
A: Some people do get some brusing and swelling after cryo and it can take several weeks to work itself ...
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| Healing after permanent toenail removal | 6/27/2008 |
Q: Katz. 5 days ago I had a toenail permanently removed by my general doctor. It had been repeatedly ...
A: I am unable to login to photobucket. However, there is typically redness behind the nail after a ...
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| Heel pain | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I was running through the paved parking lot at my office this afternoon to jump in the car with ...
A: Sorry for the delay. It sounds like you may have torn the tissue known as the plantar fascia on the ...
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| locations closer to me | 6/19/2008 |
Q: due to physical problems and financial problems I could not travel to Fla, would like to know if ...
A: Sorry, but I do not personally know drs in those areas. There are only a few drs that I can ...
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| foot problem | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I hurt my foot playing tennis, sounded like a pop it just bothered me very little so i kept playing ...
A: Based on your symptoms and pictures, you likely have either a strained fascia or tendon. In ...
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| Plantar Fasciitis | 6/3/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, for taking my question. I am 47yo female, 5'8" tall and very very overweight. I have ...
A: It sounds like you may have torn the plantar fascia and know have chronic inflammation with ...
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| Foot | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I was wearing heels for a long distance and a blister appeared on my right ankle. Two days Later I ...
A: I would see a podiatrist to diagnose the problem. You may have developed an infection, also known ...
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| pain in and around the left ankle | 5/29/2008 |
Q: my left foot has been giving me a lot of trouble for about a year. I have had exrays which show ...
A: I would consider having an MRI of the foot and ankle. There may be abnormality of the joint or ...
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| Neusomas | 5/24/2008 |
Q: Katz, 05/24/08 I have been dealing with pain in both feet since ...
A: I personally have no knowledge of cryosurgeons in Maryland. I will give you a site to find a dr ...
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| pain/burning in toes while walking | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I walk/hike long distances and lately the tips of my 2nd and 3rd (maybe the 4th a little too) start ...
A: It sounds like a neuroma. This is an enlarged nerve behind the toes that will usually worsen with ...
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| orthotics for figure skates | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Katz, I need orthotics for my figure skates. I am an adult skater. I pronate badly in my skates ...
A: Orthotics for figure skates may difficult in a small area of the country. Here are some links to ...
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| bruises on ankles | 5/17/2008 |
Q: For over a year now I have become aware of Huge bruises that develop on my ankles for no known ...
A: Brusing on the inside of the ankles is usually caused by the ankles hitting each other with activity ...
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| Can't bear weight, no injury | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have been researching all morning, and I cannot figure out what is going on with my foot. It ...
A: There are several possibilities, stress fracture, gout or tear of the soft tissue. Since you cannot ...
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| severe pain ontop of foot | 5/15/2008 |
Q: firstly, i have never had any problems with feet/bones/joints/muscles or tendons. earlier this week, ...
A: With swelling and foot pain, you will need to have an x-ray of the foot. You may have a fracture. ...
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| Big Toe Pain and Swelling | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I'm experiencing a sharp, constant pain in the very center of my big toe on my right foot. ...
A: I would see a podiatrist for an xray. It is possible to have a stress fracture or this may just be ...
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| Displaced fracture 5th Metatarsal | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Almost 7 weeks ago I went over hard on my foot, hearing the crunch and feeling the pain I went to my ...
A: If your fracture is significantly seperated or displaced then it will not likely heal or will heal ...
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| Is it Mortons Neuroma? | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I have been in severe pain for 4 month. 1st Podiatrist diagnosed neuroma and gave one cortisone ...
A: It is hard to say if you have a neuroma but some of the symptoms sound similar. There are issues ...
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| Bunion Surgery | 5/11/2008 |
Q: Katz, I had bunion surgery on 11/7/07. My doctor said my condition wasn't that bad but bad enough ...
A: I only recommend bunion surgery if my patient is having severe ongoing pain or disability. The ...
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| Morton's Neuroma & Restless leg | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I started having problems with my foot about 6 years ago, they were minor at first, then worsened ...
A: Cryosurgery is used for the destruction of sensory nerves in the feet. So if you have no actual ...
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| pain in both feet | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Dr Katz, I have tingling, phantom sensations, sharp hot burning pain, in my feet. Its also ...
A: You have likely done damage to your foot buy allowing them to be compressed for long periods and ...
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| arthritis in both foot and ankle | 5/7/2008 |
Q: is your procedure good for arthritis in the foot and ankle to relieve pain? thank You
A: Cryosurgery can be very helpful for arthritis pain of the foot and ankle. However, you will be just ...
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| Feet and ankles hurting | 5/6/2008 |
Q: My feet and ankles have started to hurt lately. They hurt a lot in the mornings when I wake up. They ...
A: The foot and ankle pain that you describe can be a result of starting aerobics. This can also cause ...
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| foot pain | 5/5/2008 |
Q: In november 2006 I had a drill rig run up on the back of my foot breaking it in 4 spots.I have had 3 ...
A: Once the ankle is fused there is no turning back. This is a major joint. So I would attempt all ...
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| recent fusion surgery of the second metatarsal phalangeal joint | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Katz, I had fusion surgery on my second metatarsal joint following an injury (I fell off of a ladder ...
A: First, I am surprised that your surgeon did not answer these questions for you. We all have ...
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| Morton's Neuroma or something else? | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, 4 months ago I was running when I side-stepped a puddle and felt a slight tweaking pain, ...
A: Some of the symptoms you describe sound like Morton's neuroma. However, constant calf pain, cold ...
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| foot neuroma | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Doctor, I have been diagnosed with a foot neuroma of my left foot. I had a knee problem last year, ...
A: I would highly recommend cryosurgery for a foot neuroma prior to any more invasive procedures. I ...
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| foot pain | 4/30/2008 |
Q: In november 2006 I had a drill rig run up on the back of my foot breaking it in 4 spots.I have had 3 ...
A: I would do my best to avoid an ankle fusion. I would see a podiatrist and see if they can make you ...
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| Pain and stiffness in feet | 4/29/2008 |
Q: Yesterday I played active basketball with my siblings. No injuries save for a jammed thumb, and I ...
A: If you don't play basketball on a regular basis and then you go out and play, you will be seriously ...
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| follow up | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Katz. I actually had it taken care of before I got yout reply back. I couldn't take the discomfort ...
A: Glad you had the cast put on and you are doing better. When you have a foot fracture and a cast, it ...
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| Peripheral Neuropathy | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I just finished 5 sessions of chemotherapy which has given me horrible neuropathy in my left foot. ...
A: Neuropathy associated with chemotherapy is unpredictable. Some people continue to have the problem ...
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| grinding ankle | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I went to hospital and the said nothing was broken. now 3 weeks later it still hurts and its still ...
A: You may have a serious ankle sprian with major tear of the larger ligaments and/or possible fracture ...
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| Ankle Pain | 4/24/2008 |
Q: About four years ago, I fall in a hole in my back yard and twisted my left ankle. I was told ...
A: After a severe ankle injury, your foot and ankle may be out of alignment and cause ongoing pain. ...
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| stabbing foot pain | 4/23/2008 |
Q: The other day as I was walking down the sidewalk I felt an extreme stabbing feeling in my right toe. ...
A: Sudden sharp foot pain can often come from jamming of a joint or crushing of a nerve. I would see a ...
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| nueroma | 4/22/2008 |
Q: Can Cryotherapy be used if a surgery has already been done and pain, numbness, tingling is still ...
A: Yes, Cryosurgery, aka cryotherapy, can be used to treat a foot neuroma even after surgery. This may ...
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| Top of the foot pain | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have always ad problems with my feet. I have broken both ankles, broke tarals in my right foot, ...
A: You need to see a podiatrist and consider a custom orthotic device to stabilize your foot and ankle. ...
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| red hot feet | 4/19/2008 |
Q: ..thanks for taking my question. I am 42, not a diabetic, but have mild htn. I notice lately my ...
A: There are a few areas to explore. If you take HTN medication then you could be getting low ...
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| Discomfort in Left Foot | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Sept last year I stepped into a small hole at a park and rolled my ankle and fell. I do not recall ...
A: It is common after an ankle and foot sprian or injury to end up with damaged or entrapped nerves ...
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| ANKLE RECOVERY | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I dislocated and broke my ankle on the right from both sides playing soccer.There is a plate wit 7 ...
A: This is a very serious ankle injury and there is a strong chance that you will not play at the level ...
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| OCD of Talus in left ankle | 4/14/2008 |
Q: i have a medial lesion of the talar dome in left ankle measuring c1.2cm2. i had microfracture 4yrs ...
A: At your age I would consider ankle procedures for your talar dome lesion that either prolong your ...
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| Numbness and swollen ankle | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I am 22 years old. The first time I discovered that my right ankle was swollen is 10months ago, went ...
A: Ankle swelling on each side at differnet times is unusual for your age. I would see a ...
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| cryo surgery | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I have a painful neruoma in left foot. Looking for a cryo doctor in Philadelphia or South Jersey. ...
A: Here are some Cryo Drs. I personally do not know them but some of them may be in your area ...
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| Foot Pain | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I've been dealing with mild pain in my left foot for about a couple of months now. It started out ...
A: It sounds like an overuse injury that caused compression of the nerves of the foot. This is common ...
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| Concerned | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I am concerned about my big toes. About a month ago my right big toe started going numb occasionlly, ...
A: Typically numbness of just the big toe is related to some activity that gets repeated on a daily ...
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| pain after bunion surgery | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Katz I had bunion surgery on my left foot 12/03/2007 and on my right foot 03/03/2008. I don't know ...
A: Recovery from bunion surgery can take many months especially if you are working on it to soon. It ...
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| new scary problem w/old unhealed injury | 4/6/2008 |
Q: july 07 hurt my right foot while playing tennis. airborne came down and thought i twisted ankle. ...
A: , So it is likely an injury of the plantar fascia. I'm assuming that the MRI was OK. If you had a ...
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| protruding bone in outside middle of foot | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have a protruding bone on the outside of my right foot about half way down the foot closer to the ...
A: From the descripton, I'm having a hard time visualizing the area. It may be the base of the fifth ...
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| Sprained Ankle? | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I recently began rehearsals for the school musical at my high school. My character is a ballet ...
A: You have likely overused the muscles and tendons that support the ankle joint. This would be ...
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| heal and ankle pain | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I'm usually on my feet 8h/day over the last couple of months i have noticed i was having difficulty ...
A: Since you changed the type of shoes you were wearing you likely developed strain of the ankle ...
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| Pain post fith metatarsal fracture | 4/1/2008 |
Q: After a slip and fall (12-06-07) I'd a 5th Metatarsal fracture in the right foot. I had surgery (3 ...
A: It sounds like you had a severe metatarsal fracture if you needed 3 screws. There is a good chance ...
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| Side of foot pain | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have been having bad pain in the side of my feet for about 6 weeks now especially when I wake in ...
A: I would certainly see a podiatrist. It doesn't sound like a metatarsal fracture but I would have ...
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| Any suggestions | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Well I don't really know what to do, maybe you can help. About 2 months ago I remember having cut my ...
A: If you had a cut in the toe, you likely have an infection of the toe. You may also have an abscess ...
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| Bottom of Footsoreness | 3/24/2008 |
Q: My question is the bottom of my left foot the outer left side is sore and goes about one inch in ...
A: The foot pain that you describe sounds like overuse of the peroneal tendons. The muscles from the ...
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| Jones fracture | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I am 19 years old, I have a non-displaced Jones fractured on my left foot that happened Dec 13, 2007 ...
A: With a Jones fracture you should be placed in some type of removeable cast or in some cases ...
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| Fractured Toe | 3/21/2008 |
Q: About two months ago I had a fall when I was out of country and fractured my right great toe. Now ...
A: If you have a fracture of the large toe and a piece is at or near the joint, you will likely develop ...
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| achilles heel and bone spurs | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Up until 8 months ago I was jogging daily about 5 to 6 miles. I properly stretched and wore really ...
A: I would see a podiatrist and consider some cortisone injections. I would also have your current ...
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| Crushed foot/broken ankle | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I was in a head on collision in May of 2005. I had many injuries, the worst I am still ...
A: With such a severe foot injury, there are many considerations. If you have a bone infection then it ...
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| cracked toenail w/ sand in it | 3/18/2008 |
Q: A few weeks ago someone stepped on my big toenail and bruised it (no big deal, no pain, just visible ...
A: I would watch the area closely. I would soak the toe in lukewarm water and see if the sand will ...
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| lump in sole of foot | 3/17/2008 |
Q: i am a 61 year old healthy man - i've recently developed what feels like a soft, flat lump in the ...
A: I would see a podiatrist for an exam. There are several possible causes. You may have some type of ...
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| bad foot | 3/16/2008 |
Q: i have bones sticking out where my wrist and hands connect and i have the same problem with my feet. ...
A: The first step for your foot pain would an arch support or custom orthotic device. I would try this ...
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| Bilateral club feet | 3/14/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz. I am writing to you on behalf of my nephew, Ryan. He is approximately 25 years old, and ...
A: I believe there are several options. One is a device known as an ankle foot orthosis. This is ...
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| chronic foot pain | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I am a 63 yr old RN who was forced into early retirement due to foot pain. I was Dx with plantar ...
A: There are several options that can work for your plantar fasciitis. Cryosurgery is an excellent ...
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| aching Feet | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am on my feet 8hrs a day,my pain is on the top of my feet.from base of ankle to over the top of my ...
A: It sounds like you are straining your foot tendons and joints. This can be from overuse and being ...
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| Ankle pain & swollen. Talar dome fracture? | 3/7/2008 |
Q: Katz, I work in the ICU of Hospital. On May 19 2006,the portible X-ray machine rolled over my left ...
A: It is possible that you have a talar dome lesion. The first thing to do would be to get an MRI and ...
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| Neuroma and cryosurgery | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed about a year ago with a "large" neuroma between the second and third toes of my ...
A: It is not likely that the toe deformity would be corrected by freezing the neuroma. The toe ...
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| Swelling and numbness of toe | 3/4/2008 |
Q: As of late, the right side of the pad of the right toe has become swollen and knot-like. It is ...
A: Usually this reults from pressure in a shoe. I would check the shoe to make sure there is nothing ...
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| NEUROMA | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have been battling what is believed to be a neuroma for the last 5 months. I have failed ...
A: I have seen cases where poor fitting orthotic devices can lead to capsulitis. They can also ...
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| not surgery yet but your opinion whether it will be surgery | 2/18/2008 |
Q: i just got this serious sharp pain that i cant stand in my ankle. and they have been thinking about ...
A: I would consider finding a dr that does the small incision ankle surgery known as arthroscopic ...
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| not surgery yet but your opinion whether it will be surgery | 2/16/2008 |
Q: i just got this serious sharp pain that i cant stand in my ankle. and they have been thinking about ...
A: I'm assuming that you've had an MRI??? Have you tried any other treatments? If you have a cyst or ...
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| Ganglion cyst | 2/15/2008 |
Q: My husband has one of these on his left foot on the top of the foot and not knowing what it was he ...
A: A ganglion cyst may be very close to a nerve and massage may lead to burning, radiating pain. Ice ...
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| NEUROMA | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have been battling what is believed to be a neuroma for the last 5 months. I have failed ...
A: I question whether you actually have a neuroma. Your pain sounds more like capsulitis or ...
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| sore right toe | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Over the last couple of months I have had a very sore toe right toe that seems to be OK again if I ...
A: Sorenesss of the large toe after exercise usually indicates some degree of arthritis on the joint. ...
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| Broken 2nd metatarsal/big toe on right foot | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I broke my 2nd metatarsal and my big toe 2 weeks ago (clean break, nothing crazy). It appears to be ...
A: It is important to decrease your activities to simple daily tasks when you have a metatarsal fx. Any ...
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| broken displaced 4th right toe | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I fell on a concrete stair, breaking the toe upwards and to the right. It was splinted at the ER and ...
A: I would see a podiatrist and have an x-ray taken. The toe likely did not heal straight or possibly ...
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| foot problem | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I have a problem that everyone wants to diagnose as restless leg syndrome, but I don't think that is ...
A: I would recommend having a test known as a nerve conduction study to evaluate the nerves of the ...
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| right foot in severe pain | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I am 36 years old and my right foot hurts all the time. I broke it in February 2006 and it has been ...
A: If you truly have RSD of the foot, also known as CRPS, there are several options. In my experience ...
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| foot pain | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have had foot pain in my left foot since April 2007. Sometimes it is mild enough to ignore. ...
A: There are several possibilities. You may have an irritated nerve which is sometimes referred to as ...
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| Toe | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, about a week ago i woke up w/ pain on the bottom of my big toe joint, wich somewhat felt ...
A: If you do have a foereign object in your foot, it needs to be removed. Soaks and cream are not ...
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| credentials | 2/6/2008 |
Q: What credentials does a DPKM typically need, and, more particulary, are they comparable to a medical ...
A: Allison, Podiatrists in florida need an pre-medical undergraduate degree and must attend an ...
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| neuromas ruining my life | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I will apologize in advance for my lengthy questions, but I'm having problems with both feet and ...
A: YourIt has been 7 weeks since surgery. Should I assume that surgery was not successful? If so, ...
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| stress Fractures after bunion surgery | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I had surgery on 2-14-07 and still have pain. I had a long recovery and the had a stress fracture ...
A: A stress fracture after bunion surgery can happen. However, the fracture should have healed without ...
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| PTT and degenerative joint disease | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I am now experienceing pain and swelling in my PTT. I have had an MRI, which says there is fluid in ...
A: I'm assuming that you are talking about your posterior tibial tendon at the ankle or arch area. ...
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| My ankle hurts when I lace up my skates | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have no pain in my ankle walking or anything else I do. also no swelling. But - for over a month ...
A: The pain in your foot and ankle is common when wearing skates. You tpically will have pressure ...
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| outer right foot pain | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I have recently been having a nagging pain in the outer side of my right foot (pinky toe ...
A: It sounds like you are straining the tendons and muscles of the foot. There is a band on the bottom ...
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| Bunion & Tailor Bunion- Poor result surgery | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I had a Chevron Bunionectomy (with screws inserted) on both the left foot and right foot ...
A: First, my apologies for the slow response. It has been a hectic week. Following a bunion surgery ...
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| post triple arthrodesis pain | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz: My oldest son is now 32. He was born with bilateral clubfeet. He had surgery at 3 ...
A: It would be difficult to give you an exact answer without seeing your son. However, it is common to ...
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| Plantar Fasciitis | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I have a severe case of Plantar Fasciitis in both feet. I've been to my family physician ...
A: There are many options for treatment of heel pain. It is almost always diagnosed as plantar ...
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| post Morton Neuroma surgery pain | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I had 2 neuromas removed surgically 6 months ago and have severe pain in operated foot. Steroid ...
A: Sorry to hear that you are having problems after your neuroma surgery. Unfortunately, this is a ...
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| Neuroma | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I had a neuorma removed 6 weeks ago in my left foot. I am still in alot of pain. My doctor says that ...
A: It is possible that you have another foot neuroma but I wouldn't bank on it. I would not go through ...
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| heel pain | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have been advised by my podiatrist that I need surgery on the back of my heel where x-rays show ...
A: Having heel spur surgery on the back of the heel is a major surgery. If done properely, the ...
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| Neuroma | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I had a neuorma removed 6 weeks ago in my left foot. I am still in alot of pain. My doctor says that ...
A: Healing time following the removal of a foot neuroma can be 6-8 weeks. However, one of the risks ...
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| ankle pain | 1/23/2008 |
Q: for a while now i have been having growths in my foot and ankle and they seem to be along my ...
A: If you have growths that were removed from your foot and ankle, the surgeon should have send the ...
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| Chronic Calcaneal Pain | 1/22/2008 |
Q: My daughter 18, is a college triple jumper. She fractured her heel as a Jr in High School. ...
A: If your daughter continues activity with an injured heel she may end up with a real problem. This ...
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| pain in top of feet(my monther) | 1/21/2008 |
Q: My mother is 80 yrs old in pretty good health. She takes blood pressure med and paxil. When she was ...
A: There are 2 possible avenues to explore for her foot pain. One is that she may have problems with ...
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| warm sensation | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have a fairly new symptom where I have a warm sensation on the side of my left foot. This is the ...
A: The warm sensation in your foot is likely due to the increased walking. I would recommend a running ...
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| Ankle pain | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I am having some pretty sharp (severe pain) in my right foot/ankle. Walking on it is not too bad, ...
A: You are likely shifting weight from the left foot and ankle to avoid the injured areas. So you are ...
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| Foot Pain | 1/15/2008 |
Q: What causes the pain in the outside of my left foot along the side it feels like some thing pulling ...
A: The pain on the side of the foot is usually from the strain or pull of tendons known as the peroneal ...
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| joint injury after bunionectomy | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I had bunion surgery on both feet about five years ago. On my right foot, it seemed like it never ...
A: Since bunion surgery involves going into the joint, some people can develop painful joints as a ...
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| cryosurgery for PF | 1/10/2008 |
Q: Katz, I've had bilateral PF for approximately 2 1/2 years. I had cryosurgery performed on my ...
A: When you have cryosurgery there is death of the nerve to the heel. So it is normal to have ...
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| Heel Discomfort | 1/9/2008 |
Q: After I am off my feet for awhile such as sitting or after sleeping and I get on my feet I have ...
A: It sounds like you have a condition known as plantar fasciitis. I would see a podiatrist for ...
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| Chronic Plantar Fasciitis | 1/8/2008 |
Q: basically, I'm kind of at the end of my rope and need to know if I should seek a second opinion. I ...
A: There are still other options for heel pain before you consider surgery. If you do have surgery ...
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| sesamoid bone on foot and car accident | 1/4/2008 |
Q: i hurt my sesamoid bone in a car accident when the other car crashed with the force of his car ...
A: Sorry for the dalay. I would say that you need to have an MRI to get further information about the ...
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| odd little toe | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I have a deformed toe as does my mother and one of my children. It is short, pointed and the nail ...
A: This sounds like a genetic harmless condition that may be passed through generations. There are all ...
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| foot pain | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I have pain in my left foot. It is in the middle of the top of my foot and also goes into my big toe ...
A: It sounds like your foot pain and burning is the result of compression of a foot nerve. There is a ...
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| Toe and ankle problems | 12/19/2007 |
Q: My name is John, and I'm 16. recently over the past few months, my right ankle has popped constantly ...
A: Popping of the ankle and toe joints is usually caused by the fluid in the joint moving rapidly from ...
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| foot pain | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I keep on experiencing a sharp pain on the top of my foot. It doesnt happen all of the time, but ...
A: The foot pain that you describe can happen when the tendons contract while your foot is against the ...
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| Lump on outside of right foot | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have a lump the size of a grape on the outside part of my right foot, that is hard, and very ...
A: The lump on your foot sounds like a ganglion cyst. These are seen with excessive stress of the ...
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| lump on top of foot | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I run approximately 2 miles 3-4 times a week on a treadmill. I haven't run in about a week though, ...
A: The lump on your foot sounds like a ganglion cyst. These are seen in runners due to excessive ...
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| lump on toe | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Kratz I wrote to awhile back. I had a lump on my third toe on my right foot. You told me that it ...
A: I would watch the area. If the toe cyst gets worse or becomes painful, I would see your dr again. ...
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| Tarsal Coalition/Ankle Sprain 2007 | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, Thank you for your time in reviewing my question. It is appreciated. I am a 30 y.o. ...
A: It sounds like you had a coalition and perhaps it was injured or fractured with your ankle injury. ...
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| tingling at the bottom of my right foot. | 12/9/2007 |
Q: 3 years ago I noticed a tingling at the bottom of my foot that seems to from the arch to the toes ...
A: If you have tingling in the toes there must be a damaged or entrapped nerve in the foot or ankle. ...
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| Busted foot | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I'm a 49-year-old male, 5' 10" & about 190 lbs. Two weeks ago I broke the 2nd through 4th ...
A: Sorry to hear about the foot injury. In my opinion, a podiatrist is the appropriate choice if ...
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| toe fracture | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I fractured my toe two weeks ago and just now went to the doctor (I know, I've already been ...
A: You can tape the toes together for a toe fracture, however being in a boot will heal the fracture ...
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| In Toeing | 12/6/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 25 months old. Her feet turn in when she walks and her pediatrician said she has in ...
A: This is difficult to answer without an exam. However, I would see a podiatrist that specializes in ...
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| Jammed toe | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I jammed my big toe 10 days ago by kicking a door & it was the most exrutiating pain I've ever ...
A: I would avoid having anyone pull your toe after an injury. This will further damage the soft tissue ...
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| Left foot pain | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Pain on my left ankle behind the ankle and the side. I injured this 160 days ago with a high ankle ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I have some ideas for you. Following an ankle or foot injury ...
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| previous MN question | 12/3/2007 |
Q: My husband had the cryo on the top of the foot, no nerve stimulator used. Should we ask to have it ...
A: Sorry for the delay in answering. I'm assuming that your husband had cryosurgery for a neuroma. ...
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| big toe numbness | 12/1/2007 |
Q: about 7 years ago I was walking to work, about 1 mile and could feel the seem of my sock pressing ...
A: Toe numbness is common in runners. Repeated stress especially on the big toe against the shoe will ...
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| fusion for lisfrancs? | 11/28/2007 |
Q: Katz, My husband [healthy 36 year old, no other medical problems] was in a car wreck in February of ...
A: A Lisfranc Fracture-Dislocation is a very serious injury and often results in long-term pain and ...
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| Ankle problem | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Kats I'm not sure if this falls into you line of work or not. I'm 36 years old in good health a non ...
A: Feel free to ask as many questions as you like. If surgery is required for a posterior tibial ...
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| my husbands MN | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, My husband has had dorsal surgery a year ago and had cryo 4 weeks ago in the Mpls.,St. ...
A: I believe pain management is appropriate for certain foot problems. However, I personally would not ...
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| flexible overpronation | 11/25/2007 |
Q: My son just turned 6. He presents with flexible foot overpronation ,left slightly more then right.He ...
A: You will find varying opinions on orthotic management if there is no foot/ankle pain or any ...
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| plantar fascitis | 11/23/2007 |
Q: Two years ago i was involved in an accident which resulted in me having a severe crush injury to my ...
A: With such a severe injury to your left foot, you are likley compensating by shifting weight to your ...
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| 1 year- Chronic Pain- lateral colum and plantar... | 11/22/2007 |
Q: I dont even know where to begin... Im a 21 yrs old female, always very active (up until about a yr ...
A: Wow, you've really been through alot! The pain that you describe sounds like damage or entrapement ...
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| Ankle problem | 11/21/2007 |
Q: Kats I'm not sure if this falls into you line of work or not. I'm 36 years old in good health a non ...
A: It is difficult to know what you may need without more detail. However, if you have a problem with ...
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| tailor bunion surgery | 11/20/2007 |
Q: My bunion surgery on my little toe has left me with severe pain to the tip of my little toe. The ...
A: Sorry for the delay. You will need to see a podiatrist that can identify the source of your pain. ...
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| one year post op bunionectom numb & popping | 11/18/2007 |
Q: I am one year post-op from a bunionectomy. Today i suddenly noticed that what feels like me tendon ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I would not panic, however, I would have this checked by your surgeon. You may ...
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| triple athrodesis | 11/17/2007 |
Q: Dr, I had a triple athrodesis in 1987 in my left foot due to a "bone crushing injury"...I have ...
A: After a triple arthrodesis of the foot, there is often pain that eventually develops in the ankle. ...
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| Ankle problem | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Kats I'm not sure if this falls into you line of work or not. I'm 36 years old in good health a non ...
A: With a severe ankle injury, there is soft tissue damage that can last for months to years or become ...
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| Sharp pain in left foot that comes and goes... | 11/14/2007 |
Q: Throughout the entire day(11-13-07), I've been having a sharp pain run through my left foot. It ...
A: If this foot pain has only been for a day, I would give it some time. It may be an irritated nerve ...
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| crysurgery for mortons neuroma | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am a 45yo active female and I have been treated here in NY for 2 years for a large neuroma seen on ...
A: You may want to wait several weeks for the tissue damage around the neuroma to start the healing ...
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| Have neuroma, will travel | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I am interested in cryosurgery for Morton's neuroma and I live in Raleigh, NC.
A: Cryosurgery for Morton's neuroma is an excellent procedure with results that are superior to many ...
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| crysurgery for mortons neuroma | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I am a 45yo active female and I have been treated here in NY for 2 years for a large neuroma seen on ...
A: The problem with these injections for Morton's neuroma is that they can be very irritating to the ...
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| Pain / bulging feeling on upper foot following marathon | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I just completed a marathon three days ago and I have concerns about my foot. About 15 miles in, I ...
A: It is fairly common to have strain of the tendon that connects to the navicular bone (posterior ...
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| Recurring Ankle Pain | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I have a seemingly uncommon problem with my right ankle that has been a nightmare for ...
A: Some possible causes may include tarsal coalition which is fusion of some of the foot bones and ...
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| Strange feeling in big toe | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I know sounds crazy but feels like a hair or something is wrapped around the base of my big toe but ...
A: This odd sensation in the toe can be the result of swelling of the joint or may be due to an ...
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| Metatarsal pain | 11/5/2007 |
Q: I've been having pain in the area of my left foot (less problematic in my right foot) in the space ...
A: I'm assuming that the area is just behind the toes on the ball of the foot and extending pain into ...
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| heel pain | 11/2/2007 |
Q: The outside of my right heel has been hurting for five weeks now. It started during my soccer season ...
A: You need to see a Podiatrist and have an x-ray and possibly an MRI. Soccer can lead to various ...
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| Cold Feet | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Good Afternoon, I run a caring community service not for profit organisation and have many elderly ...
A: This is a common problem. Often the circulation of the feet and toes decreases as we age. There ...
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| capsullitis (?spelling) | 10/31/2007 |
Q: The second toe (next to the big toe) on my foot has been hurting since I stretched the wrong way ...
A: Capsulitis of the foot is sort of a catch phrase for several conditions. It sounds like you may ...
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| Foot/Ankle Pain 3 weeks out from marathon | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Out of no where I had a sharp electric type of shock/pain on the inside of my foot below and ...
A: There are a few possible diagnoses. If you are having pain in the heel, you may have abnormality or ...
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| foot not healing | 10/29/2007 |
Q: About 4 weeks ago a girl was shoved into me and her heel slid down the top of my foot. It looked ...
A: I would see a Podiatrist and get an MRI to see if there was significant soft tissue damage to the ...
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| displaced 5th metatarsal fracture | 10/27/2007 |
Q: This fx happened mid September. I have a marble-sized bump on top of fx site and my 5th toe feels ...
A: Did you have surgery to realign the metatarsal fracture? If not, it would not be unusual to have an ...
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| Pain in big toe | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I've been experiencing a shooting pain in my left big toe (in the joint area) for the ...
A: The pain in the big toe joint may be caused by several different problems. You may have an ...
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| hard sole of foot | 10/24/2007 |
Q: This may seem strange but I am reading a book called Tales of Endurance by Fergus Fleming and came ...
A: I'm assuming that the hard soles of his feet were very thick layers of callous on the his foot from ...
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| overlapping toes | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis for over 20 years.My toes angle toward my little toe.My second toe ...
A: When you have severe foot deformities and pain from arthritis there are several options. In your ...
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| OUTER EDGE FOOT PAIN | 10/21/2007 |
Q: Katz, I am a 58 yr old male, 5'10" 238 lbs with "flat feet". I take medications for hypertension ...
A: It sounds like you might have overused the side of your foot during your walk. This may cause ...
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| 7 year old's heel pain | 10/20/2007 |
Q: My 7 year old daughter has bilateral heal pain. She just finished playing soccer this a.m. and the ...
A: It is possible for a child to have fasciitis but more common would be a condition known as Calcaneal ...
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| Tendons sore and rubbing after walk on beach | 10/19/2007 |
Q: A week ago I walked barefoot for several miles on the beach. My feet started hurting during the walk ...
A: It is common to strain foot and ankle muscles when walking in the sand. In sand you lose support of ...
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| when would a painful black toenail require attention | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I am running a half marathon this weekend and at my 12 mile run a couple of weeks ago I ended up ...
A: Toenail injuries are common in runners. When there is pain, there may be fluid building beneath the ...
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| Broken Calcaneus | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I broke my heel about a month ago and still cant bend my toes down. I had a large bruise in the ...
A: A heel fracture is a serious injury. Whenever you have this type of injury you will also severely ...
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| Lump on thrid toe | 10/4/2007 |
Q: About three weeks ago I noticed a Lump on my third toe and it feels like its growing on the bone, it ...
A: The lump on your toe sounds like a fluid filled cyst at the joint or coming from the tendon. These ...
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| Please help me (to ski again) | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I developed plantar fascitis and it is managed now. However, with that cord getting stretched out, ...
A: Most treatments and procedures for Morton's neuroma may lead to numbness. However, most patients ...
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| Morton's Neuroma | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Do you know of anyone WITH EXPERIENCE that treats Morton's Neuroma with Cryosurgery? How can I ...
A: I have extensive experience treating Morton's neuroma with Cryosurgery. I train other Podiatrists ...
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| Orthotics | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Dr Katz About four years ago I had an achilles injury I believe I've done with lot of cycling but ...
A: It is difficult to know whether you need the orthotics without seeing you walk and examining your ...
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| ankle injury | 9/30/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz and thank you for your time. I noticed mild swelling on the top of my right foot about 6 ...
A: If you are continuing to have the pain on the top of your foot and around your ankle, I would ...
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| toe nails | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I play tennis and run a lot. Recently I lost a toe nail but before I lost it, it was all blakc and ...
A: Runners commonly have bleeding beneath the toenails and often have injury to the nail bed that ...
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| Lump on foot | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Just below my second and third toe on the ball of my right foot I have a lump about 2cm round. It ...
A: This could be a type of cyst or soft tissue mass on the ball of your foot. There are certain types ...
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| pain on top of foot | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I don't remember doing anything in particular for this pain to start. I've had it for about 3 weeks ...
A: It sounds like the tendon at the ankle may be the anterior tibial tendon. This can become inflamed ...
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| Ganglion cyst | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I have a ganglion cyst on my big toe. I have had a few surgeries already to remove it and they have ...
A: When you have a cyst on the big toe with multiple recurrences, you may need to consider surgery to ...
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| pain on bottom of foot | 9/25/2007 |
Q: About 3 weeks ago I stood on a ladder while painting a room for extended periods over several days ...
A: It sounds like you have inflammation of the soft tissues around the joints at the ball of the foot. ...
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| foot pain outside of footburning and sweeling | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I have severe pain on outside of my foot with swelling and it hurts where you imagine on right foot ...
A: It sounds like you are doing many of the helpful treatments for your foot pain. I would consider an ...
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| Metatarsalgia | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I recently had surgery to remove a large neuroma in my right foot. However, the padding in the ball ...
A: Following neuroma surgery of the foot you can develop scar tissue or a condition known as stump ...
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| Posterior Tibialis Tendonitis | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I am 17 w/ small archs and my right foot tibial tendon is extremely swollen, hurts extrememly bad. ...
A: With your foot structure and chronic tendonitis and pain of the tibialis tendon, I would consider ...
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| Foot pad pain. | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I have had foot pain for many years due to high heels and years of pounding my feet doing aerobics. ...
A: I don't do any treatments for thinning foot fat pads. However, there are treatments and you can ...
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| Worried | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I found a lump on my foot under the skin, it is on the inside towards the middle, it is maybe dime ...
A: Don't freak out. It would be rare to have foot cancer. You likely have a condition known as a ...
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| Morton's Neuroma | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I had a cryo procedure for a Morton's Neuroma locally but continue to have pain. I understand that ...
A: Cryosurgery for a foot neuroma may require more than one treatment. I personally use a nerve ...
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| Cortisone injections and Fat pad atrophy | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Is fat pad atrophy caused with repeated cortisone injections to the same spot in the foot? Or can it ...
A: Fat pad atrophy of the foot can occur with injections to the same general area. So if you get ...
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| Outside Foot Pain | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I have been introducing myself to running more often and recently I have been experiencing pain ...
A: It is common to have foot and ankle pain when starting a new running program. It is important to do ...
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| stinky feet! | 9/14/2007 |
Q: My three yr old has really stinky feet. It should said that my mom also has smelly feet. Is this ...
A: This is nothing to worry about. I would make sure that he switches shoes and socks more often. If ...
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| Foot and Ankle Burning | 9/13/2007 |
Q: Please help! I am 38 and in general good health. For 2 years now I have been suffering with "pins ...
A: I would see a Neurologist for an exam and any further testing. The symptoms that you describe are ...
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| First Cortisone Injection Results | 9/12/2007 |
Q: Today, I received my first cortisone shot for my right-foot neuroma, but I had discouraging results. ...
A: It may take some time to see if the cortisone will be effective. In some cases we try 2 or 3 ...
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| problems from bunion surgery | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I had bunion surgery on both feet May 10, 2007. I know it takes several months to heal and everyone ...
A: Following bunion surgery, especially on both feet, you need to be off of work for weeks, possibly ...
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| foot pain | 9/8/2007 |
Q: 7 1/2 weeks ago I awoke with pain in my left foot on the bottom near the proximal 5th metatarsal. I ...
A: With all of these painful foot symptoms and swelling around the bones and soft tissue, I would ...
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| cryosurgery for mortons neuroma | 9/7/2007 |
Q: My first cryosurgery was done in June, 2007 after 2 weeks my pain was just as bad or worse. I went ...
A: After cryosurgery you may need a number of weeks to fully recover from the trauma of the actual ...
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| Major pain after neuroma surgery | 9/5/2007 |
Q: Katz~ I have been fighting a neuroma in my right foot for about 8 years. I've done around 8 ...
A: I often perform Cryosurgery after failed neuroma surgery. Many people that have neuroma surgery ...
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| Big Toenail | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I am a dancer and had a very active weekend this weekend at a competition. In several of my ...
A: Dancers often get blisters beneath the toenails after alot of activity. You will get a watery ...
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| brown spots on top of my feet... | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I have brown spots on the top of my feet and light brown/light orange-ish (smaller) spots around my ...
A: Brown spots can be from the breaking of small veins of the foot. After that there is blood trapped ...
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| pain on the outside of ankle | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Katz, This is the first real foot injury that I have ever had. After walking on the hard beach ...
A: Foot apin from walking in the sand is the result of walking on an uneven unstable surface. It is ...
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| pain on top of foot after fracture 1 1/2 yrs ago | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I was in auto accident 1 1/2 years ago and suffered a fractured foot. I was in a cast for approx. 2 ...
A: After a foot injury and casting you will end up walking differently and will develop weak muscles. ...
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| stiff legs and pain 18 months after bunion surgery | 8/30/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I had bunion surgery on both feet and some pinky toes all in one surgery about 18 months ...
A: Recovery from bunion surgery takes many months. In my experience, two weeks is too short for an ...
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| Right ankle swelling/numbness | 8/29/2007 |
Q: Periodically when I use the treadmill at the gym, my right foot and ankle swell and go numb (this ...
A: The foot and ankle pain and swelling usually occur from overuse and abnormal position of the foot ...
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| foot pain | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I am experiencing pain in my left foot, on the top of the foot. 2 years ago my D.O. adjusted the ...
A: It sounds like you may need orthotic devices to help relieve your foot pain. These will hold your ...
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| plantar wart surgery | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I am having surgery to remove approx. 30-35warts on the bottom of my foot. I have a boot thing I ...
A: It will take at least several weeks to feel more comfortable after surgery. You may be able to get ...
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| question about possible post op infection | 8/26/2007 |
Q: ) In the beginning of June I had a flat foot reconstruction(surgeon did a double calcaneal ...
A: A flat foot reconstruction is a very major surgery. Hopefully you were told that your recovery ...
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| Hard skin with pins and needles on ball of foot | 8/25/2007 |
Q: when i push on it it feels like a mushy lump that moves and causes a pins and needles feeling in my ...
A: You could have a fluid filled cyst that may be compressing a nerve in the toe area. In some cases ...
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| broken toe | 8/24/2007 |
Q: About 4 weeks ago I slammed my foot into the corner of a wall. My 5th toe on my right foot made the ...
A: You need to have an x-ray. You may have broken the bone and it may involve the joint. You really ...
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| problems after bunion surgery | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Katz, I hope you can offer me some advice. I had bunion surgery (simple procedure just shaving the ...
A: Hopefully you had pain prior to your surgery. In my practice I tell patients that no surgery is ...
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| Kicked in Foot | 8/22/2007 |
Q: Katz, I was playing Football(Soccer) about 10 days ago and I was kicked in the foot very hard by ...
A: You have strained and possibly torn the soft tissue and this may ease as you walk. However, I would ...
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| plantar fasciitis | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE CORTISONE INJECTIONS IN BOTH FEET. I HAVE ALSO BEEN PUT IN A CAM WALKER,NIGHT ...
A: The diagnosis of plantar fasciitis may or may not be correct. There may also be a nerve problem ...
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| Podiatrist | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Give me some tips to find/identify a good Podiatrist.
A: The best advice would be to talk to people that have seen a Podiatrist and have had a positive ...
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| Ankle Pain | 8/8/2007 |
Q: My husband has had a problem since he was about 8 he is now 21. When the problem first occoured he ...
A: The condition is likely Charcot foot. It ususally involves collapse of the foot bones and swelling ...
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| Foot cracking | 8/6/2007 |
Q: After some time of sitting or laying down, I have like a heaviness in my foot. When I move my foot ...
A: It is not likely that the pop in your foot is related to the phlebitis. However, popping may be due ...
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| specific name for metatarsal fracture | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I work for an orthopaedeic surgeon and I have just finished high school. Today, my surgeon was ...
A: A common metatarsal fracture of the fifth metatarsal is a Jones fracture. A fracture with a sh/ch ...
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| Persistent toenail infection | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have had a persistent toenail infection for over a month. I've taken both Cephalexin and ...
A: When there is a toenail infection that will not clear, other avenues need to be explored. Has your ...
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| supination | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with pes cavus deformity. I walk on the entire outside of my left foot and ...
A: The key to a successful foot orthotic with your foot type is finding a Podiatrist that is competent ...
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| Toenail coming off | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I was wearing open toed shoes today and accidentally kicked a chair. I didn't feel much pain, but ...
A: When the toenail is injured it will likely not reattach. However, keeping it taped down until it ...
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| stress fracture | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I have a stress fracture of the cuboid bone on my left foot. I'm currently hard casted for 5 weeks ...
A: A stress fracture of the cuboid is usually associated with other soft tissue damage to the foot. It ...
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| Crushed foot | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I sustained a crushed foot a month ago, bruising has subsided and the two toes that were seen to be ...
A: The lump on the top of the foot could be a portion of torn tendon or an enlarged nerve or neuroma. ...
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| Common Location of Morton's Neuroma | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I’m sure this will be the last question. Thanks for answering my previous questions so thoroughly so ...
A: No problem, ask as many questions as you need. The most common area that I treat with a neuroma or ...
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| numb toes and aching legs and feet | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I guess if I am going to be honest this has been progresivly worse int he last year or so. My feet ...
A: Pain in the feet can be from an enlarged nerve or inflamed tissue in the foot. However, if you have ...
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| Foot pain from walking 3 miles in flip flops | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I walked approximately 3 miles at a moderate pace in flip flops. The left shoe seemed to be too ...
A: This is likely an overuse injury of the foot. You strained the soft tissues on the side of the ...
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| Foot Pain & Burning | 7/30/2007 |
Q: The outer side of my left foot below the small toe to right before the arch has been very painful ...
A: There are many things that could cause burning on the side of your foot. You may be walking on the ...
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| Morton's Neuroma Cyrosurgery | 7/29/2007 |
Q: This looks like a new option for me. I had a bunion removed (bad surgeon) 47 years ago. Have ...
A: Cryosurgery for a foot neuroma is an excellent way to get relief. The results are superior to the ...
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| my foot and the pain | 7/29/2007 |
Q: there is this bump on the side of my foot it kind of looks as if it is brownish. it is located on ...
A: This could be a bruise or a skin problem. There could also be some type of mass in the foot. ...
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| Cryosurgery Probe Approach | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I’ve been considering cryosurgery for a morton’s neuroma and I’ve been doing some research about the ...
A: There are several approaches for the Cryosurgery probe in the foot. The top approach goes through ...
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| Big Toe pain | 7/28/2007 |
Q: While kicking in martial arts, I impacted the top of my big toe. It's been painful since (1 week), ...
A: This is a common foot injury in martial arts. Typically the toe is jammed and sprained. There may ...
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| Pain caused by extremely high arches | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I am a runner training for the NYCM. I have been running for almost 10 years and my largest distance ...
A: I would see a Podiatrist since you are a long distance runner. You may have a condition known as ...
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| Cracked Heel Spur | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I jumped feet first into a swimming pool that was only (unknown to me) 3 feet deep! My family doctor ...
A: I would definitely consider having an MRI of the feet to evaluate the damage to the bone and soft ...
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| Third toe locks up | 7/25/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, On occasion (maybe 3 times/month), my third toe on my left foot locks up against the ...
A: This could be related to arthritis of the joint. There also may be a tight tendon involved. If you ...
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| Bunions | 7/24/2007 |
Q: Katz, I’m 38 and have had bunions since my 20’s. Though I think I owe some of them to physiology (I ...
A: Some of the steps you are taking will relieve bunion pain. Since you have flat feet, I would ...
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| swelling , pain and blueness on right foot | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I took my daughter Yutika to the beach on saturday in NJ she bent down in the shallow water to pick ...
A: I would see a Podiatrist ASAP. Since the foot is swollen painful and has a blue lump, I would be ...
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| Detecting Morton's Neuroma + Cryosurgery | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have some follow-up questions. I recently had an M.R.I. for the neuroma just to see how serious ...
A: Great questions. MRI is a fair tool for detecting a Morton's neuroma. If the cuts aren't perfect ...
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| foot pain | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have a small lump/bump under my foot just under the the third toe and its extreamly painful. What ...
A: A bump under the toe could be an enlargement of the bone or joint. Another common cause is a cyst ...
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| Electrodesiccation and curettage | 7/22/2007 |
Q: What is involved in electrodesiccation and curettage of a plantar wart on the bottom of the heel? ...
A: The typical procedure for wart curretage of the foot involves numbing the wart area. An instrument ...
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| foot pain | 7/20/2007 |
Q: Dr. I crushed my talus and calcaneous in a motorcycle accident off a triple jump. It is now 6 mos ...
A: It would be fairly likely that you have some nerve damage following crush to the talus and ...
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| Cryosurgery | 7/19/2007 |
Q: Katz, I posted a question about a month ago, and since then I have had the cryosurgery on my left ...
A: In my experience, if you had neuroma pain relief for several days then this was the effect of the ...
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| blisters on toes | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I walk 2 to 3 miles every other day at fast pace. Since I have started walking several months ago, ...
A: Toe blisters are common with walking and running. This occurs typically when the toe is trying to ...
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| Burning, tingling feet | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Both of my feet have been tingling and burning on the outsides and balls of feet for about 2 weeks. ...
A: It is not uncommon to have burning or tingling of the feet with standing since your foot has not had ...
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| foot pain | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have a painful ball-like bump on the side of my little toe. Do you know what it could possibly be?
A: The bump on your toe is likely an enlargement of bone or a cyst. However, to be sure I believe you ...
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| mortin's neuroma | 7/17/2007 |
Q: My wife has suffered with Mortin's Neuroma for years! How long will the nerve pain be gone, after ...
A: After Cryosurgery for Mortons neuroma, there will typically be long-term relief for most people. If ...
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| Sharp stabbing foot pain | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Two nights ago, I experienced a sharp, stabbing pain in my foot, appearing to be approximately under ...
A: It is possible to have a Morton's neuroma between the second and third toes that would cause this ...
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| foot pain | 7/14/2007 |
Q: Dr Katz, I am experiencing pain on the outer edge of my foot running along the soft tissue under the ...
A: There are several things that I would do at this point. See a Podiatrist and have an x-ray of your ...
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| healed my heels | 7/14/2007 |
Q: Katz, I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heals for your help at your office and I wanted to ...
A: That's great news. Your heels are healed! I appreciate the note, you made my day. Enjoy your ...
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| numbness | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I'm only 17, and this year I've noticed when i walk a distance my little toe gose compleatly numb. ...
A: Numbness usually is the result of pressure on the nerve of the foot. You are likely walking more ...
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| Toe infection | 7/12/2007 |
Q: my name is Erica. I recently went to get my toes done, and the girl cut too far into the side of my ...
A: This is a common problem. It sounds like an toenail with an infection of your toe. I would see a ...
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| toe | 7/11/2007 |
Q: Two summers ago, I broke my third toe. After about a month of pain, I sought medical attention ...
A: When you have a fracture of the toe within the joint you may heal but eventually you will develop ...
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| Infection in toe | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I have an ingrown toenail, and it has recently become infected. (It's red & swollen at the bottom of ...
A: From your description, this sounds like a typical infected ingrown toenail. You will typically have ...
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| toe | 7/9/2007 |
Q: Two summers ago, I broke my third toe. After about a month of pain, I sought medical attention ...
A: I would see a Podiatrist and have x-rays. There are treatments that may help and sometimes even a ...
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| Alcohol Injections VS Cryo (for morton's neuroma) | 7/8/2007 |
Q: Between alcohol injections and cryosurgery, which procedure has a better success rate and which do ...
A: I have not found Alcohol injections to be a good choice at the low concentrations that most ...
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| Toenail will not grow | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Please help me. It has been over a year now where my big toe does not grow right. It starts off ...
A: You may have a fungal infection of the nail. So, seeing a Podiatrist for a nail stain would help ...
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| foot | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I have a small (about the size of pea), round, skin-colored lump on the bottom of my foot near the ...
A: This may be a type of heel callous resulting from a clogged sweat gland. This is common in athletes ...
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| Bone On Side Of Foot | 7/4/2007 |
Q: About a year ago, I broke the bone on the outside middle of my right foot. Recently, at the site of ...
A: I'm assuming that you are talking about the small toe side of your foot. You likely broke the base ...
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| ingrown toenail removal | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I had an ingrown toenail removed about a month and a half ago. The toe is in good shape. I apply ear ...
A: With my patients, I would allow them to do whatever they want if they are healed from the toenail ...
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| warm foot | 6/27/2007 |
Q: randomly when i'm sitting down, standing, or lying down, the inside of my right foot gets really ...
A: These warm flashes are often the result of a nerve that is being compressed for a period of time. ...
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| Morton's Neuroma | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I had surgery for a morton's neuroma in Oct. 2006 (on top of my foot) and have had pain ever since ...
A: In my experience, if you've had neuroma surgery that failed, I would not have another surgery. It ...
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| Foot | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I am a high school track and Crosscountry runner and for years after workout the inside of my feet ...
A: It really is not normal for your feet to swell. From your description it sounds like the arch of ...
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| Toe numbness | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Yesterday I noticed that my left big toe was numb on the right side and the top. I thought that it ...
A: Numbness in the big toe is usually from rubbing of the shoe which may be narrow or from heels. ...
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| Foot Pain | 6/25/2007 |
Q: Katz; I have a hardened bump at the base of my big tow at the bottom of my foot. One podiatrist said ...
A: From your description, you could have either a bone spur or fractured sesamoid. However, there are ...
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| swallen sore big toe | 6/24/2007 |
Q: They had a very quick look at it and sent me of with some antibiotics however im not satisfied as im ...
A: You need to find the cause of the infection if you truly have an infection. A toe infection is ...
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| toe nail fungus | 6/24/2007 |
Q: i have a white discoloration on a quarter of my greater toenail. the nail is thick and hard to cut. ...
A: Often after an injury to a nail, you may see thickening and discoloration of the nail. This may be ...
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| clicking/cracking foot & ankle bones | 6/23/2007 |
Q: Lately as I take my first steps from seated position I can feel clicking/cracking in the bones of my ...
A: Clicking and cracking of the foot and ankle can come from pressure within the joint caused by joint ...
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| bad pain in side, bottom and top of left foot | 6/23/2007 |
Q: Yesterday after I got off the phone I found my foot really hurt on one side so I dismissed it as I ...
A: It is likely that this may be a foot strain that will resolve. I would ice the area and try to ...
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| post-op Morton's neuroma excision pain | 6/22/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I had the Morton's neuroma surgery (located between 1st and 2nd toes) in October 2006 ...
A: I question whether the initial diagnosis was Morton's neuroma. I can also tell you from experience ...
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| Chiro useful for sprains? | 6/22/2007 |
Q: What are your thoughts about chiropractors dealing with ankle sprains? I have been seeing one to ...
A: I'm a big fan of chiropractors. However, x-rays alone are not the best choice for ankle injuries ...
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| Toenail crack | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I banged my toe approximately 6 months ago and my doctor told me to let it grow out despite there ...
A: Superglue is not a good idea. It is irritating and can cause a chemical burn or rash. I would ...
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| Calcanal fracture | 6/21/2007 |
Q: My husband has an intraarticular calcaneus fracture. He is going in for surgery tomorrow and will ...
A: I may be a little late on this one. The good news is that calcaneal fractures are often performed ...
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| Ankle/Foot tingling | 6/20/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I am a 29 y/o female with a history of rt ankle fractures to my distal fibula. I had two ...
A: I agree that a bone scan is not a good idea. However, an MRI should be no problem and would not ...
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| foot, possibly toe, pain | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I'm 38 years old. I am historically a runner, including sprinting on pavement from time to time. ...
A: You mentioned arthritis. However, you have good joint motion and there is no pain with motion, ...
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| fixation & reduction surgery for bimalleolar fracture | 6/20/2007 |
Q: On 2/23/07, I had open fixation & internal reduction surgery to repair a fractured tibia & fibula of ...
A: I would see your Dr. sooner. There is a chance that you could have infection or the fixation may ...
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| Heel Spurs and cryosurgery | 6/19/2007 |
Q: Katz, I have had excruciating heel spurs since my daughter was born 8 months ago. My podiatrist ...
A: First off, the heel spur itself does not cause pain. Hopefully your Dr explained why you have pain. ...
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| bump on side of foot with sharp pain | 6/18/2007 |
Q: my boyfriend has been having sharp severe pains throughout the bottom of his foot when he catches ...
A: A bunion is enlarged bone and this can compress the nerve on the side of the foot and cause ...
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| lateral foot clicking/pain | 6/8/2007 |
Q: Very weird- have had this clicking and feels like something gets stuck for a second then pain just ...
A: There are several possible reasons for ankle clicking or locking. In some cases it may just be the ...
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| What to do after toenail removal | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I recently had my big toenail removed and my doctor told me to soak it at least twice a day and to ...
A: Your Dr should be giving you very specific instructions and seeing you back for follow-up care for ...
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| toe pain and swelling | 6/6/2007 |
Q: My name is Samantha, I have recently been having moderate pain in my right big toe. It is painful to ...
A: Now that the pus came out you will get some relief, however there is likely a piece of nail deeper ...
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| crushed ankle/feet | 6/6/2007 |
Q: a good friend of mine had a fall from a 3 story building, both his feet was crushed and ankles. he ...
A: Often with such a severe injury the only relief is achieved by fusing the joints. This will stop ...
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| help | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I had surgery on my right big toe. They said it was a Fibroconnective stroma with features of ...
A: Here is my opinion. We need to look at the big picture. There is something causing your foot ...
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| Referral in New York | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I live on Long Island, in New York. Could you refer me to another doctor that does your work. I ...
A: Here is the NY list. I would call and try and find a Dr that uses a nerve stimulator to find the ...
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| toe pain and swelling | 6/4/2007 |
Q: My name is Samantha, I have recently been having moderate pain in my right big toe. It is painful to ...
A: Based on the description of your toe, I would see a Podiatrist. This does sound like an infection ...
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| cut under toe | 6/4/2007 |
Q: It did not bleed for very long but is quite deep. It is now looking bruised and is slightly swollen. ...
A: I wouldn't think that you would need to go to the Emergency Room, however if the area worsens I ...
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| Pain in top of foot | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have been doing some in home walking exercises via videos the past few weeks. I do them barefoot. ...
A: Ice is generally good for inflammation of foot tendons and any soft tissue strain of the foot. It ...
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| Chronic pain after calcaneal fracture | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I fractured my left calcaneus end of August '06. I had surgery three weeks later - plate and 11 ...
A: I would say that this pain is not normal. The infection may still be a concern. Have you had an ...
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| Long term pain from triple arthrodesis | 6/1/2007 |
Q: To get right down to it, in 1996 I had a triple arthrodesis of my right foot due to a tarsal ...
A: It is possible to develop wear and tear after triple arthrodesis, however, there are other concerns. ...
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| Hurt Toes | 6/1/2007 |
Q: A few weeks ago, about 3-4 now, I was jumping on my trampoline with my daughter, she had tumbled in ...
A: You will need to get an x-ray and perhaps an MRI. It is possible that you have a fracture or damage ...
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| severe foot pain | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I am desperate. Was diagnosed a yr ago w/morton's neuroma and treated w/3 cortisone injections & 1 ...
A: From the MRI and the descriptions it sounds like some intermediate stage of Freiberg's. You do have ...
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| Foot pain | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Katz, I haven't had any past injuries to my feet, but over the holiday weekend my right foot started ...
A: It is common to cause tendinitis or tendon inflammation when you walk more than usual and overuse ...
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| Crushed toe | 5/30/2007 |
Q: My father was holding a car tow up for my brother to drive a car onto it. When the car drove up, it ...
A: This is considered a serious fracture with bone sticking out or protruding from a hole. This is ...
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| severe foot pain | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I am desperate. Was diagnosed a yr ago w/morton's neuroma and treated w/3 cortisone injections & 1 ...
A: Were there any MRI's or x-rays taken in the past year before this more recent MRI? Was contrast ...
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| dancer missing part of toenail | 5/29/2007 |
Q: My daughter is a ballet dancer en pointe. Last week she dropped a stair on her big toe and cracked ...
A: I have had dancers with similar problems. I would have her apply several pieces of tape or Band-Aid ...
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| Heel Bursa | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I have an inflammation of the heel pad called a bursa. I have tried everything except total rest to ...
A: Kandi, I would have to question whether you actually have bursitis. Is the pain on the ...
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| stress fractures | 5/28/2007 |
Q: Can a bunion cause a stress fracture? I have been diagnosed with this and possibly Morton's ...
A: Those who have bunions often put extra stress on the other metatarsal bones and stress fractures are ...
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| Sprained ankle? | 5/20/2007 |
Q: About 1:30 am, I stepped on one of my dogs' bones and "turned" my ankle. It was sore, and when I ...
A: Unfortunately, urgent care often will miss the appropriate diagnosis and they are not aggressive ...
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| top of foot pain | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I am a 41 year old male with no health problems, and I started a walking regimen about three months ...
A: There are several possibilities. Tight or poor fitting shoes can be a problem. So if your shoes ...
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| Sinus tarsi implants | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I would like to know the cost of this surgery. I need both feet done and would like the implants ...
A: This is an estimate. The surgery is done at the hospital outpatient or surgery center. Typically ...
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| ankle swelling | 5/18/2007 |
Q: About 5 weeks ago I rolled my ankle in a fall, everything seemed to be okay till yesterday, my foot ...
A: I would see a Podiatrist and have an x-ray and probably an MRI as well. Following the type of ...
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| heel/arch pain | 5/17/2007 |
Q: Katz, I am an medical doctor (Internist) in New Hampshire. I so hope you might be able to help a ...
A: Well it certainly sounds like you've been through the whole routine. I've found that many people ...
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| sore ball of right foot | 5/17/2007 |
Q: ever since last year when I was doing yoga at home, I went to do a stretch with my hands down on the ...
A: You need to see a Podiatrist and have an x-ray and possibly an MRI. You may have overstretched a ...
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| feels like top of foot is bruised all the time | 5/17/2007 |
Q: dr I had my ankle fused 7 years ago very successfully I might add as I had severe arthritis. My ...
A: It doesn't sound like gout. However, the symptoms can be associated with fusion of the foot/ankle. ...
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| heel/arch pain | 5/16/2007 |
Q: Katz, I am an medical doctor (Internist) in New Hampshire. I so hope you might be able to help a ...
A: I question whether you might have injured the posterior tibial tendon and have developed chronic ...
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| Pain in balls of feet | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have constant pain in the balls of my feet, the right foot being the worst. Originally, several ...
A: Your symptoms sound like a Morton's neuroma. The big toe numbness is likely from the bunion ...
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| Talar dome fracture | 5/15/2007 |
Q: Dr Katz, I suffered a lateral talar dome fracture 2 years ago while hiking. I've tried conservative ...
A: My experience has been that talar dome injuries will worsen over time. The ankle joint may develop ...
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| pinching | 5/14/2007 |
Q: When ever I go from standing on my toes to back flat on my feet sometimes not all the time I feel a ...
A: Yes, the sensation may go away on its own. You would likely not be damaging anything in your foot ...
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| Heal pain | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 year old son who plays soccer. He practices on Mondays and Fridays and doesn't seem to ...
A: Sounds like a condition known as Calcaneal apophysitis. This is inflammation of the growth plate in ...
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| pinching | 5/13/2007 |
Q: When ever I go from standing on my toes to back flat on my feet sometimes not all the time I feel a ...
A: This could be an enlarged nerve known as a Morton's neuroma. This condition will often cause a ...
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| Hurt the top of my foot. | 5/12/2007 |
Q: Two weeks ago I was running down my a hill at a pretty high speed. I suddenly decided to slow myself ...
A: Here's what I would do. I would have the x-rays repeated and possibly be seen by another Dr. You ...
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| broken ankle recovery | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I broke my left ankle in several places on 10/06 , which required surgery and pins and screws put ...
A: Marie, Unfortunately, after such a severe injury you will not only break the bone but will also ...
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| missing toe bones | 5/10/2007 |
Q: My 14 year old son is missing the ends of several of his toe bones. The ones not missing are ...
A: Nail patella syndrome is a fairly rare genetic problem and usually has more serious problems ...
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| Swelling in Both Feet | 5/10/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I'm 34 years old & I've had constant swelling in my left since I was around 13 years old ...
A: Swelling can come from various medical conditions if it is present in both legs. If you have ...
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| Protruding bone on foot | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I have a protruding bone on the top both of my feet, just below my big toe. I would describe it as a ...
A: It sounds like you have a condition known as Hallux limitus. This is a form of arthritis, the wear ...
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| Forgot to ask my Pod | 5/10/2007 |
Q: Katz, I've written you several times concerning my left foot. I have a severe deformed foot due to ...
A: Yes, I certainly remember. The answer is yes. A fusion of the toe can be done without the sesamoid ...
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| big toe numbness - now swelling | 5/9/2007 |
Q: About 6-7 months ago I developed sudden numbness in the top 3rd of the right big toe. I went to the ...
A: There are several possibilities. You may have compressed the nerve and that is what is causing the ...
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| Pain on outside of foot | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I've been having this aching pain on the outside of my foot near my heel. It comes when i walk or ...
A: Since you are a marathoner, I would see a Podiatrist for an exam and x-rays. You may be able to get ...
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| Repeated Ankle Popping during normal walking | 5/8/2007 |
Q: Katz, recently my Right ankle began to pop repeatedly while taking normal walking steps. While the ...
A: Popping in the ankle can be from increased fluid in the joint. Also, this can occur if the tendons ...
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| intense pain of the big toe | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I am really looking for an answer. I've been to the doctor several times and had an abscess and the ...
A: I would question whether there is an abscess or possibly some type of fluid filled cyst in the soft ...
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| neuroma - recurring | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I have had surgery on my left foot for treatment of a neuroma 2 times since 2001. Now it is even ...
A: It sounds like you've developed a condition known as a stump neuroma. This is fairly common after ...
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| BUNION QUESTION | 5/5/2007 |
Q: My Mom is in her 70's and has a large bunion that bothers her all the time. Because of her age most ...
A: There really are no new types of procedures or new technologies for removal of a bunion. There is ...
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| Pain on top of foot to big toe | 5/5/2007 |
Q: As part of my daily workout, I run on a treadmill. I always do the warm up and cool down each day. ...
A: Sounds like you are straining the tendons on the top of your foot. This is a fairly common ...
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| Broken Ankle Recovery | 5/5/2007 |
Q: 8 weeks since I broke my ankle in 3 places, had surgery (1 rod, 14 screws). Doctor said I could ...
A: It would be negligence if your Dr did not send you for physical therapy at this point. You have had ...
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| pain in the big two | 5/5/2007 |
Q: I woke up yesterday with a pain on the bottom side of my big toe on my left foot. It was pretty sore ...
A: Gout is a very real possibility even at 26. There are many causes of gout and eating meat can but ...
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| cryosurgery | 5/4/2007 |
Q: Can a plantar fibroma be treated with cyrosurgery? What is the re-occurance rate if it is able to be ...
A: I like the name. The correct spelling! Yes plantar fibroma does well with Cryosurgery. After ...
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| My right big toe | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I experienced sudden extreme pain along my big toe (?upper?lower) last week and immediately it ...
A: I think there are several avenues to consider. If you have had an injury to the toe, arthritis may ...
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| Numbness other s/sx--f/u | 5/4/2007 |
Q: My father is 66, slightly overweight not diabetic and has several different symptoms. Non-weight ...
A: I would think that carpal tunnel could be related if there is neuropathy. Some people with foot ...
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| A lump underneath my foot | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I have a lump of it seems, skin underneath my foot, almost near my little toe. It doesn't hurt, but ...
A: There are different types of growth in the foot. There are plantar fibromas which are usually hard. ...
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| toe pain | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I'm having this burning sensation with pain that feels like it's coming from the bottom of my two ...
A: Have you seen a Podiatrist? Have you had x-rays? MRI? It sounds like you may have a neuroma ...
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| top of foot pain | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I have horrific pain running from just above the big toe extending 4-5 inches up towards the front ...
A: I'm glad you are seeing a Podiatrist. Certainly sounds painful. As mentioned a foot tendon could ...
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| Neurome | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have an annoying neuroma in my right foot and now have one starting in my left. I'm a tri-athlete ...
A: An MRI is helpful in identifying a neuroma but not necessary. A good exam will provide the best ...
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| Follow up | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have not seen a podiatrist and no x-rays or MRI. The area would be the arch, big toe side. Look at ...
A: Based on your description, it sounds like you have Plantar fasciitis. This would need to be ...
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| Fallen metatarsal | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I woke up 2 days ago with some pain between my 4th and 5th toe, about halfway up the left foot. I ...
A: If you have developed recent pain in your toes, you should have an x-ray and exam by a Podiatrist. ...
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| Protruding bone on side of foot | 5/2/2007 |
Q: My daughter has a bone protruding on the side of her foot right below her small toe. There is no ...
A: This sounds like a Tailor's bunion or bunionette. If this is a bunionette, these don't heal ...
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| ankle popping | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I sprained my ankle a few months ago, and it never completely healed - and now I am having a numb ...
A: It sounds like you may have some nerve damage or nerve entrapment, also known as Tarsal Tunnel ...
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| top of foot pain | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I've had x-rays to eliminate arthritis or injury. The pain is such that when I walk for any length ...
A: Do you have any medical problems? Take any medications? Smoke? Drink alcohol? Any discoloration ...
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| Fasciitis?? | 5/1/2007 |
Q: About a year and a half ago I hurt my foot playing tennis. It wasn't overuse I took a wrong step and ...
A: I'm unsure of the exact location of the foot pain. Let's divide the foot into the forefoot(toes and ...
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| synovitis 3 third and fourth inner space neuroma | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I had third and fourth MTP Synovitis and third inner space neuroma surgery post a crush injury,and I ...
A: I believe there are several options for your foot pain. First I would consider seeing another ...
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| ankle popping | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I sprained my ankle a few months ago, and it never completely healed - and now I am having a numb ...
A: You said that your ankle sprain did not heal completely, what exactly are the problems? Is the ...
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| top of foot pain | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have horrific pain running from just above the big toe extending 4-5 inches up towards the front ...
A: Have you seen a Podiatrist? The area you describe is along the course of a large tendon in the ...
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| Pain in bones on top of foot when walking | 4/30/2007 |
Q: When I walk I have a lot of pain in the bones on top of my foot. I had been running about 5 nights ...
A: It sounds like you have either strained the tendons on the top of the foot or you may have some ...
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| big toe pain | 4/29/2007 |
Q: i feel sometimes in my big toe a sharp pain but then it goes away. I have also notice it sometimes ...
A: I would see a Podiatrist. You will need an exam and some x-rays. Discoloration of the toe can be ...
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| Balls Of Both Feet | 4/29/2007 |
Q: What are the possible causes for a feeling of heaviness in the balls of the feet? ANSWER: Hi Karen, ...
A: The sensation that you describe may be associated with lack of foot support. This will cause ...
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| bump on outside of foot | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I just noticed a bump on the outside of my right foot. It's located about one inch below my ankle. I ...
A: It is not likely that the bump on your foot is worrisome. The bump you describe may just be a ...
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| discomfort in little toe and side of foot | 4/28/2007 |
Q: My right little toe is causing me some discomfort. It feels like it's pulling away from the foot and ...
A: Did your GP do a foot exam? Did he/she check the motion in the joints? Did he/she watch you walk? ...
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| sharp, occaisional pain in top of foot | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I'm 39yo and in good health. Starting a few months ago, occasionally I will feel a sudden, sharp, ...
A: Pain such as yours may be related to irritaion of the tendons and nerves on the top of the foot. I ...
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| foot/knee pain | 4/26/2007 |
Q: hope you can give me some advice. I am having trouble with knees ..one in particular. When I step on ...
A: There are a couple of options. If you have insurance coverage you may be able to go for physical ...
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| fibroma | 4/26/2007 |
Q: After two failed surgeries on my foot,the first for a neuroma, now a fibroma, I am still in severe ...
A: This is the best site to find someone close to you. I tried to get onto the site and send you the ...
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| Retarded bone growth and missing bones | 4/26/2007 |
Q: My son was born with his fourth toe dislodged but still growing under the skin. His left foot is ...
A: That's a tough question. There are many syndromes that have these features. Have you ever been ...
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| chronic plantar fasciitis | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I'm a 47yr old female and have chronic plantar fasciitis both feet. My feet are so painful that it ...
A: The most common test for nerve problems would be a nerve conduction study. These are performed by a ...
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| foot pain after PF release | 4/26/2007 |
Q: To Whom it concerns, My name is Heidi and everyday I am living with exstreem pain in both my feet. ...
A: Sorry you are having so much pain in your feet. As far as insurance issues, I cannot help with that ...
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| chronic plantar fasciitis | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I'm a 47yr old female and have chronic plantar fasciitis both feet. My feet are so painful that it ...
A: If the MRI was done fairly close in time to the plantar fascia procedures/EPF, the results should ...
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| foot problems | 4/25/2007 |
Q: 2 weeks ago started having burning pain in the top of the foot,travels up to the front of my leg ...
A: It sounds like you have irritated the tendons and nerves on the top of the foot and front of the ...
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| burning, stabbing pain on outside of my foot | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I feel like the outside edge ( from the edge to about an inch inwards) of my right foot from the ...
A: I would see a Podiatrist and have an x-ray to make sure there is no metatarsal stress fracture or ...
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| fifth toe on right foot over laps | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I read a question on this subject earlier. my right foot now hurts often. I was born with this toe ...
A: If your small toe is overlapping that can certainly cause pain in or behind the toe. The type of ...
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| Numbness other s/sx | 4/24/2007 |
Q: My father is 66, slightly overweight not diabetic and has several different symptoms. Non-weight ...
A: Here's what I would recommend. Make an appointment with a Neurologist and have a thorough exam, not ...
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| top of foot swelling x 1 month | 4/24/2007 |
Q: Dr: I woke up one morning with a very swollen and painful left foot-this was 4 weeks ago. No ...
A: I would still consider several areas. You may have a stress fracture which was missed. Healing will ...
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| Sore Outside Bottom Foot | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I was doing some research online to determine if I should go see a doctor or give my foot injury a ...
A: The area that you describe sounds like the fifth metatarsal. At the base of this bone there are ...
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| Side of right foot pain - outside | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I have a bump on the side of my right foot which I think was exacerbated by playing basketball ...
A: The bump on the side of the foot can be inflammation around the bone or at the attachment of the ...
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| feet pain | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I'm 39 years old and both my feet are in terrible pain. I've been to a specialist in the foot/ankle ...
A: When do you get the foot pain? With walking, standing, at night? Does it wake you up? Do you have ...
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| Burning Underside of Toe | 4/16/2007 |
Q: Yesterday while walking normally I experienced an intense burning pain on the underside of the ...
A: This is certainly nerve related. You may have a pinched nerve or a neuroma. See the info on ...
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| Pain/burning on side of foot | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz- I have a sharp pain/burning sensation on the outer and under side of my right foot just ...
A: Sounds like you irritated the soft tissue and injured the nerve on the side of the foot. There is a ...
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| lisfranc fracture--fusion? | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I had a lisfranc fracture of left foot last June. . ."on the cusp" as far as surgery so I opted out. ...
A: A few questions. How old are you? What are your activities? Any medical problems. Are you a ...
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| foot pain, should I get it looked at? | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I participated in an overnight cancer walk over a week ago at which I foolishly walked the first ...
A: It is fairly common to do a long walk even with good shoes and have a stress fracture. So, I would ...
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| Numbness other s/sx | 4/10/2007 |
Q: My father is 66, slightly overweight not diabetic and has several different symptoms. Non-weight ...
A: The symptoms you describe are classic symptoms of poor circulation. This is known as pallor(pale or ...
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| Side foot/ankle pain | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I am having pain on the outside of my right foot. The pain sometimes is on the top of my little toe ...
A: It sounds like you may either have an irritated nerve or tendon. Both of these structures come from ...
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| heel pain | 4/9/2007 |
Q: My husband has a sharp pain in is heel. It came suddenly and it is situated in the middle/back part ...
A: Just in case he did step on something, I would see a Podiatrist for an foot/heel x-ray. He should ...
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| pain in top of foot | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I recently had surgery for the removal of a dermatofibroma that was on the front of my ankle (about ...
A: There are several possible causes. However, I would see the surgeon or a Podiatrist for an exam so ...
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| Wide Feet | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I dont know if your the right person to be asking but I'll ask anyway just in case you can give me ...
A: Wearing tight shoes will only cause problems down the line. There are several sources for XXW shoes. ...
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| sharp pin point pain on top of foot | 4/7/2007 |
Q: Dr.Katz, This morning I awoke with a very sharp pain localized on the top of my left foot directly ...
A: How long have you been on blood pressure meds? Any changes or new doses? What activities do you do ...
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| hallux valgus & ganglion cyst | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I began having sharp, periodic pain at the base of my left big toe after a week on a bicycle tour ...
A: It is likely that your activities are causing alot of stress on your feet. It is good that you are ...
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| hallux valgus & ganglion cyst | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I began having sharp, periodic pain at the base of my left big toe after a week on a bicycle tour ...
A: First, how was the diagnosis of a ganglion cyst made? Have you had x-rays? MRI? Is there swelling ...
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| broken toe | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I broke my fourth toe (next to the little toe) earlier last week. It is a non-displaced, complete ...
A: I tell my patients to wait 4 weeks and then at that point we evaluate the healing and pain level. I ...
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| Tarsal Tunnel? | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Yesterday I had a 2nd episode of what seems to be Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. It started on the inside ...
A: Tarsal tunnel is usually painful with certain movements or positions, however, it can be constant. ...
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| foot pain | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I am having terrible pain down the side of my right foot. it starts at the little toe and goes ...
A: The pain that you describe sounds like a nerve problem. There is likely irritation along the ...
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| bid toe numbness, achilles rupture, high heels | 4/4/2007 |
Q: Main complaint. Big toes on both feet have been consistently numb for about 1 week. Right foot is ...
A: When you wear heels and don't typically wear them on a regular basis, you shift weight to the front ...
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| Pain in the top of my foot | 4/4/2007 |
Q: A few weeks ago i experienced a traumatic incident that left me in hospital for a period of time. ...
A: With hypothermia or a crush injury, you will have nerve damage that often will affect the feet. ...
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| toe gel | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have had a bump and small scab on my second toe near the toenail. I have been cutting off the scab ...
A: This sounds like a cyst that comes from the joint in your toe. This is known as a Mucoid or ...
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| top of foot pain | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I was playing touch football barefoot on a grassy field. After playing a while my big toe really ...
A: The large toe joint or first metatarsal-phalangeal joint is a common joint to injure. Much of our ...
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| Born missing toenails | 4/3/2007 |
Q: My daughter was born missing without 3 toenails on her left foot. She has a normal nail on her big ...
A: I'm assuming that she has no other medical problems. The condition is known as Anonychia or ...
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| Big toe pain | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I have had a hot,stabbing pain the comes and goes in my left big toe. I was diagnosed with mixed ...
A: Typically a sharp pain in the toe is related to irritation of a nerve. With a bunion there is ...
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| foot problem after brain surgery | 4/2/2007 |
Q: My mother had her second neurosurgery to have the same benign tumor removed a year ago. Both ...
A: It is common to have changes to the toes or feet after brain injury, stroke or surgery. Patients ...
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| plantar faciitis | 4/2/2007 |
Q: My husband has plantar fcaiitis and has to order special shoes with actual springs in the heels to ...
A: The plantar fascia is neither a tendon or ligament. Tendons connect muscle to bone and ligaments ...
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| toe pain | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I recently had a bunch of warts removed from the bottom of my feet. I have an open wound about the ...
A: It is possible that you have some nerve damage. This could be temporary and could be from the the ...
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| tendonitis | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I have been having ankle/lower leg pain for the past month. It started with just stiffness/pain with ...
A: I would consider new shoes. That could make a major difference. Perhaps a new balance shoe if ...
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| tendonitis | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I have been having ankle/lower leg pain for the past month. It started with just stiffness/pain with ...
A: A few questions. Does the orthotic cause pain? It should feel odd at first but if there is pain ...
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| toe pain | 3/31/2007 |
Q: i would like to know what is causing the stabbing pain that hit me in my big toe and pinky toe the ...
A: A few questions. Do you have any medical conditions such as Diabetes or autoimmune disease? Do you ...
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| toes spreading | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have a strange problem in that on my left foot, my 3rd toe is spreading away from the 2nd toe and ...
A: There are a couple of possibilities that can cause toe spreading. One consideration is an ...
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| Foot Neuroma's | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I have had three neuromas' in my foot, they were close to my center toes, and I have numbness there ...
A: I would strongly consider a minimally invasive procedure known as Cryosurgery. The procedure has a ...
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| Exercise | 3/28/2007 |
Q: Eight weeks ago I had a bunion removed and hammertoe repaired. My foot is still so swollen I cannot ...
A: It is not unusual to have swelling eight weeks after bunion surgery. The good news is that most ...
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| Left Foot Discomfort | 3/27/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I have been experiencing a puffiness in the ball of foot area below my second toe for ...
A: There are a number of possible causes. Sometimes the joints of the foot can have arthritis and ...
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| circulation and sores | 3/27/2007 |
Q: My job in retail requires me to stand for many hours. I've noticed a lot of purple viens coming out ...
A: It sounds like you have a condition known as venous insufficiency with venous ulcers. The veins are ...
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| pelling or shedding foot skin on the sole of my left foot | 3/27/2007 |
Q: after being in hospital for viral and intestinal infection my skin separated under the sole of my ...
A: You likely had swelling of the feet and often you will lose skin after being on strong medications. ...
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| foot pain | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have terrible and debilitating bilateral foot pain that has not been diagnosed. I have burning, ...
A: The MRI of your foot will hopefully shed some light. It certainly sounds like you have exhausted ...
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| exercise | 3/26/2007 |
Q: after jogging for 7 minutes my shins start to hurt. The people who I jog with for this 7 minutes say ...
A: For shin splint treatments, I recommend the following: Decrease intensity of jogging. Don't jog on ...
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| exercise | 3/25/2007 |
Q: after jogging for 7 minutes my shins start to hurt. The people who I jog with for this 7 minutes say ...
A: First of all it sounds like you have a condition known as shin splints. See the article from Mayo ...
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| foot pain | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have terrible and debilitating bilateral foot pain that has not been diagnosed. I have burning, ...
A: Have you seen a neurologist for a nerve conduction study? Have you had an MRI of your feet? Do you ...
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| foot pain | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I am diabetic; my feet are at the point where there is constant burning and my toes always feel like ...
A: Yes, this sounds like a condition known as Diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy will cause pain and ...
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| Stinging in feet at night | 3/24/2007 |
Q: Dr. I've had this stinging sensation in my feet for at least 10 years. The pain seems to worsen ...
A: This sounds like a condition known as neuropathy. But there could also be other conditions that ...
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| displaced tibia? | 3/22/2007 |
Q: My active 7 yr old (loves soccer especially) appears to have a tibia which protrudes medially at the ...
A: This sounds like a severe flatfoot. When the ankle turns in and the arch collapses, the tibia will ...
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| Glass | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I stepped on a piece of glass a couple of years ago. I thought I had got it out but found out months ...
A: It is highly unlikely that the glass would get into your arteries and cause death. It is possible ...
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| Numbness in toe | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Since about November I have had numbness on the outside of my big toe. It doesn't tingle or ...
A: Numbness on the side of the big toe is common because the shoe often curves and irritates the edge ...
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| crushed foot injury | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I suffered a severe crush injury several months ago. I know have a displaced fat pad(among other ...
A: It is likely that further foot surgery could make your condition worse. However, there are some ...
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| Top of foot pain | 3/17/2007 |
Q: For about 6 months I have been having pain on the top of my foot near where my foot meets my ankle. ...
A: This is a high stress area of the foot and often an area where a cyst can form. It may be a ...
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| Plantar fasciitis with neuroma | 3/16/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, I am a Physical Therapist with a patient who had the metatarsal release with neuroma ...
A: Please do send me an operative report. Sending the actual Op report is a HIPPA violation. Please ...
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| BIG TOE ? | 3/15/2007 |
Q: My Right Big Toe has a crusty rough area on Top of my joint - it "Looks" worse sometimes, than ...
A: The rough scaly skin on your toe is usually due to rubbing of the shoe. There also may be a mild ...
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| severe pain below ankle bone | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I am a 41 year old female . I worked on my feet in cheap shoes for 19 yrs. Four years ago I started ...
A: It certainly sounds like tarsal tunnel syndrome/entrapement of the nerve. All of your symptoms are ...
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| Pain and swelling on the top of foot | 3/10/2007 |
Q: I have been experiencing pain and swelling on the top and medial side of my foot for the past 2 ...
A: You may have strained a foot muscle or tendon and this could cause the pain and swelling. However, ...
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| Plantar Fibroma | 3/9/2007 |
Q: You answered most of my question about the cryosurgery, thank you. I live in Arkansas, is there ...
A: It may take from one to three Cryosurgeries for a plantar fibroma. I typically do them around 6 ...
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| burning pain after a gastroc slide | 3/8/2007 |
Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- I have had plantar fasciitis for 5 years ...
A: Margaret, That sounds like a good plan. Lots of luck. Below is the only Canadian cryosurgeon ...
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| Plantar Fibroma | 3/6/2007 |
Q: Dr Katz, I have plantar fibromas on both feet at the same time. Do you do the cryosurgery on those ? ...
A: Cryosurgery does work well for foot fibromas, especially when you look at the other options. The ...
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| Ingrown Tonail | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I had a procedure several years ago, where part of the nail is removed and a chemical is used to ...
A: It is possible to get regrowth of a portion of the toenail following a permanent chemical ingrown ...
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| burning pain after a gastroc slide | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I have had plantar fasciitis for 5 years and have undergone many treatments- physiotherapy, ...
A: It still sounds like nerve entrapement of the sural nerve. You may have pain with no numbness on ...
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| burning pain after a gastroc slide | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I have had plantar fasciitis for 5 years and have undergone many treatments- physiotherapy, ...
A: Have you had an MRI? Since there is burning of the lateral heel, there is likely nerve ...
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| Pain in my upper right foot-region | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I've had this pain in my right upper foot region for a few months now, and it seems to be spreading ...
A: It sounds like you are straining the soft tissues of your foot. There is also a chance that you ...
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| plantar fibromatosis | 2/28/2007 |
Q: Good Morning, I have a question concerning plantar fibromatosis. My husband had surgery to remove ...
A: Typically removal of a plantar fibroma from the foot involves removal of a large portion of a ...
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| Cast question | 2/26/2007 |
Q: Katz, I had asked the past question "What is normal pain" I now have a another problem. Last Monday ...
A: You should not have this type of pain. The cast may be rubbing and could be causing a wound. The ...
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| pain on the inside of the right foot and swollen | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I have a swollen spot on the inside of my right ankle. It hurts really bad when I stand or walk on ...
A: There are several possibilities. Possibilities include inflamed ankle or foot tendon, a stress ...
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| 8 year old son has heel pain | 2/25/2007 |
Q: Doctor I have a very active 8 year old son. He has played soccer since he was 4 yrs. old. He also ...
A: Your son likely has a condition known as Calcaneal Apophysitis. Please see the article below and ...
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| bruised or broken heel | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I jumped off of a stair last night and landed hard on my heel, at the time i thought i had sprained ...
A: A broken heel bone can be very serious. It is important that you see a Podiatrist ASAP and get an ...
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| Deeply embedded toenail dirt | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have not been able to soak away the dirt under the sides of my toenails. I have had this problem ...
A: Sorry for the delay. Typically the discoloration is a result of a fungal infection in the nail ...
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| black purple toe nail | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have a completely dark purplish toe nail (right next to big toe). To my knowledge I have not ...
A: Carl, This is a common problem in runners. While running there is pressure on the nail and there ...
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| PLEASE HELP my husband's feet! | 2/17/2007 |
Q: My husband works long hours, on his feet and his shoes often get wet (and stay wet throughout the ...
A: Elissa, You are not alone. Many people have sweaty feet with odor. The odor is caused by ...
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| What is normal pain? | 2/14/2007 |
Q: They took x-rays and found that I have a fracture on the left and an old fracture on my right I also ...
A: Amanda, I'm glad you had that checked out. Sounds like you are on the way to recovery. As I said, ...
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| What is normal pain? | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I have had problems with my feet ever since I was a kid. I am 23 now I am going to a podiatrist ...
A: Hope I caught you before your appt. It is not normal to have foot pain. There is a problem. You ...
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| As if my socks were wrinkled and bunched underfoot | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I will see a podiatrist, but I do want to be clear here, and to make sure I'm being understood. I ...
A: Andrew, If you are concerned about the sensation the I would see a Podiatrist. The only reason ...
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| As if my socks were wrinkled and bunched underfoot | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I have visited your site and read what's there about neuromas. It seemed from the description that ...
A: Andrew, It is still possible to just have foot numbness with neuroma. Another condition that may ...
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| As if my socks were wrinkled and bunched underfoot | 2/12/2007 |
Q: It occurs to me that there's another follow-up I would like to ask. Assuming for the moment that ...
A: Andrew, see my link for information. ...
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| As if my socks were wrinkled and bunched underfoot | 2/12/2007 |
Q: In answer to yourNo, I have no such problems. My health, as I said, is excellent. I do have some ...
A: It sounds like you are in excellent health. A neuroma in the foot alone can cause the sensation ...
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| As if my socks were wrinkled and bunched underfoot | 2/12/2007 |
Q: I am a 60 year-old man in excellent physical condition. One of my favorite things to do, and my ...
A: The sensation in your foot that you described is often associated with a pinched or enlarged nerve. ...
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| Morton's Neuroma | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I am currently seeing a podiatrist in Pasco County. I've had x-rays, ultrasound, and nerve ...
A: What was your diagnosis? Neuroma? Do you have generalized foot pain. What were the results of the ...
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| foot pain | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I have severe pain in top of foot at wake up,once i get moving around it goes away pretty quick. My ...
A: The type of pain you describe is often associated with arthritis of the foot. Also, some get ...
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| Chronic Foot Pain | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I am overwhelmed with your intuitiveness. Thank you so much. I am living in Irving Texas, the ...
A: Clay, Here are the names of several Podiatrists. Let me know how everything goes. Kinberg, Paul ...
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| Chronic Foot Pain | 1/30/2007 |
Q: The foot pain is constant. Some days are better than normal but it is always hurting. (I honestly ...
A: Clay, A few suggestions. I would see an Endocrinologist and have an evaluation. They can test ...
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| Chronic Foot Pain | 1/30/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz I am 29 years old of athletic build. I have been experiencing foot pain for the past 2 ...
A: We may need several notes back and forth for this problem. When do you get the foot pain? Have you ...
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| toenails | 1/29/2007 |
Q: The sides of my elderly father's big toenails curl into the sides of his toes as they grow. We ...
A: It is true that most people are taught to trim toenails straight across. It is not uncommon for a ...
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| Cryosurgery on Plantar Fibroma | 1/25/2007 |
Q: Yes, Doctor, I spoke with Robert in Lakeland this afternoon. Amazingly I asked all the questions my ...
A: Bill, Your wife would be best off healing the arm fracture first. After the surgery, I recommend ...
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| Cryosurgery on Plantar Fibroma | 1/24/2007 |
Q: Dr. Katz, any progress on someone my wife could speak with? If there's a concern about releasing the ...
A: Bill, Hopefully my office reached you with a patient that was willing to talk about Cryosurgery for ...
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| dancer with continuing problems after ankle sprain | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I'm a dance major, and I sprained my ankle about 10 months ago during dance class. I've taken time ...
A: Typically, with an ankle sprain, healing may be slow and at times you may experience pain that does ...
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| erosions | 1/19/2007 |
Q: What are erosions in refferance to the joints of the big toe? Thanks for any help you can give.
A: Erosions of the big toe joint will usually indicate some type of arthritis of the joint. The ...
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| Foot fungus & permanent nail removal... | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I actually reside in palm beach gardens FL. I see that you are in Tampa... that is only about a 3 hr ...
A: After permanent toenail removal, dry skin can develop. Typically I will have patients apply certain ...
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| Questions on Cryosurgery | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I have a morton's neuroma for one year. What are the necessary steps performed for cryosurgery? How ...
A: I will refer you to my site on Cryosurgery for treatment of your foot neuroma. ...
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| Diagnosis of Foot Exam | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I am a 55yr old male, 5'-10" tall, weight at 195lbs. My exam (9mos) ago stated that I have a ...
A: Yes, you have a Morton's neuroma which is an inflammation of the nerve. More information is on my ...
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| Foot fungus & permanent nail removal... | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding toenail fungus and permanent toenail removal and would be grateful if ...
A: Fungal nails can be a major problem. I agree that Lamisil is not an option for him with the Crohn's ...
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| Plantar Fasciitis | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Katz, thank you for responding. I am 30 years old. I have tried one and a half series of cortisone ...
A: Tracy, It certainly sounds like you've been through the full range of treatments for plantar ...
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| Plantar Fasciitis | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I am a long distance runner and have been suffering from plantar fasciitis for over a year. ...
A: What conservative treatments have you had and over what period of time. Plantar fasciitis can be ...
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| planter faciatis | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I have recently had many of the symptoms of planter faciatis in both feet but I also had some ...
A: Tammy, Plantar fasciitis is usually unrelated to ankle swelling. However if there is heel pain ...
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| Glucosamine with Chondroitin | 1/15/2007 |
Q: Katz, I have a bed knee, posterior horn of medial meniscus and mcl tares. Knee often is swollen due ...
A: The goal of all of these products is the repair of joint cartilage and to reduce joint inflammation. ...
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| Shoe wear | 1/14/2007 |
Q: I'm 23 years old, 6'4" 195 lbs. I have uneven wear (inside heel) of my shoes. Most everyone I know ...
A: It sounds like your foot, ankle and arch may be unstable causing excessive pressure on the inside of ...
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| fracture of left leg and after effects. | 1/14/2007 |
Q: Age 30. (accident occured 3 years ago) I was operated for a corrective surgery due to a fracture of ...
A: Subramanian, After a major injury of the leg, you may develop abnormalities of the hip and spine. ...
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| Neuroma | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I have had the pain from the Morton's Neuroma for about 2 months. Do you think the Podiatrist will ...
A: Sandy, I believe it is reasonable treatment to have another injection if you still have the neuroma ...
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| "curled" 4th toes | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I'm 42 y/o and female. The 4th toe on each foot is curved/curling to the side and slightly under my ...
A: Melanie, The curled toe can certainly be fixed and straightened. Depending on the toe deformity, ...
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| Chronic AT | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I am writing this post for my husband who, in July, underwent RF coblation (Topaz) on his left ...
A: Donna, The coblation procedure has varying results and some only get short term relief or even no ...
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| Neuroma | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I had right foot pain, area below toes sore and tender, my foot felt bruised and like I had a crick ...
A: Sandy, How long have you had the neuroma in the foot? If you have not had pain for too long, you ...
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| partial rupture of plantar fascia with an avulsion of the calcaneous | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I am a long distance runner and kept running even tho i had pain. Long story short..after the mri it ...
A: Carol, This injury often takes many months to fully heal. Also, it is very important for you to be ...
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| Knot on big toe | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I have developed a knot on my left big toe. It is located on the left side, half way down the toe, ...
A: A knot on the toe may be enlarged bone, an extra bone or a cyst. These often cause pain in the toe ...
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| ankle pain | 1/8/2007 |
Q: I have had ankle issues for the past seven years. I have repeatedly sprained my right ankle over and ...
A: James, It sounds like one of the ankle screws might have backed out or moved. That would cause ...
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| sinus tarsi contents | 1/5/2007 |
Q: What code would you use for removal of this? We are believing that it should be an unlisted code. ...
A: Sherry, I'm sorry, I don't understand your question. What is "removal of this"? Was a sinus tarsi ...
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| Severe pain in the arch and heel while standing or walking | 1/5/2007 |
Q: No arthritis in the family or auto immune disease that I know of. I don't smoke and I don't drink, I ...
A: Alex, Please see my other response. A trial of muscle relaxants may help to see if the muscle ...
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| Severe pain in the arch and heel while standing or walking | 1/5/2007 |
Q: Dr, No, I don't take any mediciations besides an ADHD based drug for my OCD and ADHD. Other than ...
A: I would still consider an MRI of the spine and would also consider seeing a rheumatologist to see if ...
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| Bump on underside of Toe, exray shows loose bone | 1/5/2007 |
Q: After visiting the 2nd doctor today ( podiatrist ) he told me that he thinks it is a accessory bone. ...
A: There can be an accessory bone under any toe, however the smaller toes are less common and usually ...
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| Bump on underside of Toe, exray shows loose bone | 1/4/2007 |
Q: For about two years I have had a hard bump on the underside of my toe, This has never caused pain or ...
A: I agree. Waiting for 3 weeks and taking Aleve is not acceptable. You are obviously in pain. It ...
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| Pronation | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if I am a overpronator or supinator. I am bow legged and land on the outside of ...
A: It sounds like your foot is supinating. However, I would see a Podiatrist and be evaluated. ...
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| Nail Fungus | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I've had toe nail fungus for about 3 years now. First it was a small part of my right big toe nail, ...
A: If the nail appearance bothers you, that is considered a reason to treat the toenails. They may ...
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| Foot discomfort | 1/3/2007 |
Q: First of all thank you for your quick response. I am presently taking Aceon for high blood pressure ...
A: Jerry, A few considerations. Neuropathy affecting the foot/feet. Another is Sciatica or a pinched ...
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| Severe pain in the arch and heel while standing or walking | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I started to get severe heel and arch pain when I began working on concrete at Fedex. Whenever I ...
A: It is possible that you have plantar fasciitis. However, you have certainly had many of the ...
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| walking shoe type | 1/2/2007 |
Q: i meant to mention is that both my shoe heals wear down at the outside corners (like i am walking on ...
A: When your foot hits the ground, this is known as heel strike. This occurs on the outside of your ...
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| Foot discomfort | 1/2/2007 |
Q: I have been suffering from what seems like blisters on the bottom of my feet. There is no visible ...
A: I need to get some more information. Do you have any medical problems? Do you have pain, numbness, ...
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| walking shoe type | 12/31/2006 |
Q: I am wanting to buy a pair of walking shoes, but am confused when i read the reviews. I think i ...
A: It sounds like you have a decreased foot arch and this may be from pronation. Pronation, in simple ...
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| Big toe was stepped on | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I had my big toe stepped on in a soccer game one week ago. The toe nail is still attached, but the ...
A: Jordan, I would recommend that you see a Podiatrist. If the area under the nail is purple you may ...
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| Cryosurgery Complications | 12/30/2006 |
Q: I've scheduled an appointment for cryosurgery to treat my neuroma. The Dr. has stated that it will ...
A: Nancy, I have found that the success is not related to prior surgery necessarily. However, ...
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| Big toe pain when pointing toe | 12/29/2006 |
Q: This is a wonderful service you are providing. There does not appear to be any redness, drainage, ...
A: I would see a Podiatrist and have an x-ray. The joints can be inspected and fractures can also be ...
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| Custom fit Orthotics for Neuroma | 12/28/2006 |
Q: I was diagnosed with a Morton's Neuroma a year ago. Had 2 cortisone shots and Physical Therapy. Ok ...
A: Joseph, I think it is reasonable to try orthotic devices before considering any foot surgery. With ...
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| Compartment Syndrome | 12/28/2006 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with compartment syndrome in 2004 in both my shins. I subsequently underwent ...
A: Calvino, I would consider custom orthotic devices, stretches and physical therapy prior to any ...
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| Big toe pain when pointing toe | 12/28/2006 |
Q: I have noticed that starting two weeks ago, when I point my foot like a ballerina, my left big toe ...
A: Jenny, It sounds like you have had irritation of the toe from a shoe or excessive activity. When ...
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| unexplainable pain | 12/28/2006 |
Q: It hurts first thing in the morning although it feels a bit better when I haven't put weight on it ...
A: Jennifer, It sounds like you've strained the soft tissues on the bottom of the foot. This may be ...
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| Do children have arches? | 12/27/2006 |
Q: My son is 30 months old. I noticed this week that there seems to be no arch in his feet. Is this ...
A: Children usually start developing foot arches at about 2 1/2 years old. So you are real close. ...
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| broken ankle | 12/26/2006 |
Q: My sister had surgery 6 weeks ago and has a plate and screws in her ankle. She has no cast, just a ...
A: Sharon, It typically takes 6 to 8 weeks for healing of a foot or ankle fracture. Her age should ...
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| twisted ankle | 12/26/2006 |
Q: Friday I had soccer practice and was working on my shots with my coach. I was following through on a ...
A: Sarah, I would certainly see a Podiatrist and get an x-ray and an MRI. You may have a severe ...
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| Pain at the cuticle of my big toe | 12/26/2006 |
Q: Katz, For the past few days or so, I have noticed a sharp, burning pain around the cuticle area of ...
A: Susan, Typically this type of pain may be from a tight shoe that has irritated the nerve endings or ...
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| Planter Faciatis | 12/25/2006 |
Q: I have acute Planter Faciatis with burning sensations in my feet as well as acute pain in my legs ...
A: It sounds like more than plantar fasciitis. I would recommend an appointment with a neurologist as a ...
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| Neuroma | 12/20/2006 |
Q: Katz. Unfortunately, I live in California. I'm wondering if you know of someone in the Bay Area ...
A: Angela, Here is a list of Certified Cryosurgeons in California. They specoalize in cryosurgery for ...
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| pre-operation problem signs | 12/20/2006 |
Q: my son broke his ankle in 3 places and i was wondering in the time of healing until the time of his ...
A: Rosemary, There will likely be pain and swelling of the foot and ankle. Bruising is also common. ...
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| Neuroma | 12/19/2006 |
Q: i don't have Morton's Neuroma because mine is between my second and third toe. I'm looking into ...
A: You are correct. The Neuroma as described by Morton was between the 3rd and 4th toes. However, ...
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| Fracture of foot? | 12/19/2006 |
Q: and thank you for your service to this website. Yesterday I went to kick a soccer ball off of my ...
A: Ouch! Hi Misty, With a high force injury to the foot, it is very possible to have a fracture and ...
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| Feet on FIRE! | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I am 23 years old and I have had warm feet for as long as I can remember. No one is able to provide ...
A: It sounds like you may have a condition known as Hereditary Peripheral Neuropathy involving the ...
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| pointe shoe injuries | 12/18/2006 |
Q: Dr. Katz, How can dancing with a broken shank and/or arch that has been duck taped relate to ...
A: Deanna, If you have an unstable foot arch with damage, the pressure and shock in the foot from the ...
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| foot surgery | 12/18/2006 |
Q: dr. iam sorry but just a follow up question. this was a crushed foot injury, 4 fractures,2 ...
A: Anthony, It sounds like you had quit an injury. If you are left with pain from the injury that ...
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| Foot pain | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I am 41 years old & 110 pounds. My right foot has been causing me pain for several years, best way ...
A: I would certainly see a Podiatrist for your condition. A few helpful treatments based on your ...
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| CRYOSURGERY | 12/16/2006 |
Q: I am in Houston, Texas. I need a doctor who uses cryosurgery for Morton's Neuromas. Help!
A: This is the only Cryosurgeon in Houston. I would also advise that you look at the website below for ...
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| Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome | 12/15/2006 |
Q: After having surgery to release the nerve in the left ankle (3 inch incision) - what is the norm for ...
A: Dawn, I would generally allow you to walk immediately in a walking boot that is supportive. ...
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| feet pain | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Please help!!! I have been experiencing severe pain in both feet. It is a throbbing pain combined ...
A: Noelle, How much Allopurinol are you taking? How long have you been taking it? Was your uric acid ...
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| MY DAUGHTER'S UPCOMING SURGERY | 12/11/2006 |
Q: MY 9 YR OLD DAUGHTER HAS BONE SPURS ON THE TOP OF BOTH FEET CAUSING PAIN AND BRUISING AND SURGERY IS ...
A: It would be tough to be accurate without knowing the exact problem and what procedure will be done. ...
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| SOFT TISSUE INJURY LEFT HEEL | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I have an employee who has been on a course wearing boots (normal day to day wear) which was quite ...
A: Louis, The pain sounds like plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the fibrous band on the bottom of ...
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| Neuroma Help | 12/6/2006 |
Q: I am located in the Charleston, SC area and would love to know if there is a certified cryosurgeon ...
A: Nancy, This is the only SC surgeon. I know it is far from you. If you go onto the website, ...
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| Neuroma Help | 12/6/2006 |
Q: In April, I had neuroma surgery that released the ligament (I did not have the nerve removed). My ...
A: Nancy, The largest neuroma line is a common phrase among surgeons. Larger does not always mean ...
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| RE: Wound treatment | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I had a surgery on Oct. 6th to reattach my Tibial Anteriro Longus Tendon. The incision did not heal ...
A: Dee, Did you have an injury? Do you have problems with your circulation? Are you diabetic? ...
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| hello i have a question | 12/4/2006 |
Q: what all did u do besides getting good grades to get into med school (how many volunteer hrs, etc..) ...
A: You have to do well on the MCAT exam. It helps if you spend volunteer time with Drs., emergency ...
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| Top of foot pain | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I have pain on the top of my foot, just below the base of the smallest toe. I do have a callus on ...
A: Jackie, When starting a new exercise routine you often strain the soft tissues of the foot ...
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| SHARP big toe pain worse at night ? | 12/2/2006 |
Q: Last night I experienced extremely sharp toe pains while in bed... were very painful. Today, it was ...
A: Sandra, If this was sudden and no injury, you may have Gout. This is a very painful condition ...
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| os trigonum healing | 12/1/2006 |
Q: Dr. March Katz, Hello, I am the athlete to which my coach has talked to you about. When I was at ...
A: I'm still not convined that you have an Os Trigonum fracture. Often on x-ray, you will see what ...
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| os trigonum healing | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I'm a tennis coach and one of my athletes has been diagnosed with a "floating" piece of bone just ...
A: Barbara, What types of tests have been done? Is there pain with up and down movement of large toe? ...
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| Children born with deformed toe nails | 11/30/2006 |
Q: What are the treatments, causes, symptoms for deformity of the bone or tendon? The reason I am ...
A: Dawn, I'm sorry about the time you and you son are having. I'm certainly no expert when it comes ...
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| I really need your help | 11/30/2006 |
Q: Katz, I greatly appreciate the services that you offer. A week ago, I hurt my heel jumping over a ...
A: You certainly could have broken your heel bone or other foot bone and need to see a Podiatrist for ...
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| flat feet | 11/28/2006 |
Q: My 3 yr old son has almost no arches on his feet. Our pediatrician told me to do nothing but I am ...
A: Doris, Typically in a 3 year old there may be some flat appearance to the foot. If your sons foot ...
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| Podiatry - San Francisco Ballet | 11/27/2006 |
Q: Would you know which podiatric surgeon is primarily used by the San Francisco Ballet.
A: Amy, I dropped an e-mail to SF Ballet. Here was their response. Hope that helps. Sincerely, ...
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| Brother's Surgery | 11/26/2006 |
Q: Next week my brother is going to have surgery on his foot. My brother has really bad flat feet and ...
A: Kevin, I will give you a link to a site to read the details. The surgery is typically done through ...
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| Broken ankle | 11/25/2006 |
Q: I live in Dallas TX. My Doctor is Dr. James Sackett; because this happen so sudden I just want to ...
A: Susan, It is nice to see that you are educating yourself. I wish all parents would be as ...
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| Broken ankle | 11/25/2006 |
Q: SINCE THE REQUIRES SURGERY; WHAT TYPE OF GROWTH PLATE INJURY IS THIS (I.E. I, II, III,IV OR V)Thanks ...
A: Susan, That's a tough question to answer without actually seeing your daughter and all of the ...
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| Broken ankle | 11/24/2006 |
Q: If she developes develop arthritis of the ankle will this be as a child? Will the screws and plates ...
A: Susan, If she developes develop arthritis of the ankle will this be as a child? This is possible. ...
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| Broken ankle | 11/24/2006 |
Q: My 11 year old daughter broke her ankle in 3 places along the growth plate; The doctor wants to do ...
A: Susan, That is a very serious injury. It is essential that the fractures be fixed with screws and ...
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| Hole under big toe | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I've had a cut on the bottom of my big toe that has yet to heal (I forgot how I got it). I've had ...
A: Dan, It sounds like you developed a callous under the toe. Another possibility is a plugged sweat ...
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| hurting stinging feet | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I have stinging and hurting feet that bothers me the most when i'm off of them, like at night and i ...
A: Naomi, Do you know the cause of your foot pain? Do you have diabetes, Arthritis or back ...
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| pain on top of foot | 11/21/2006 |
Q: i read all of the other questions similar to mine first but it's still different so i had to post my ...
A: Raeann, It would be very unlikely that you have foot cancer. Cancer in the foot does occur but ...
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| ankle and foot pain | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I changed jobs in July. I am now working in a hotel which requires lots of walking. I have ...
A: Veronica, You may have developed a cyst of the ankle, often known as a Ganglion cyst. When a cyst ...
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| Surgery for tight calf muscles | 11/20/2006 |
Q: Is surgery the best treatment for tight calf muscles? I have been told that surgery to loosen the ...
A: Glenda, In my opinion, surgery would be the last option for tight calf muscles. Consider orthotic ...
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| Pain in the Big Toe | 11/17/2006 |
Q: It was sorta what I expected to hear and would be happy to give you more information. I'm 55 years ...
A: Helen, I believe you need to explore the possibility of a condition known as gout. Many of your ...
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| In answer to your questions......... | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I am not a diabetic that I know of and there were no x-rays or cultures taken after the injury. And ...
A: Carolanne, You need to have an x-ray and probably an MRI. A piece of tissue should be taken from ...
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| Pain in the Big Toe | 11/16/2006 |
Q: Katz, My problem began in August when, after power walking (3 miles daily. I am a very active ...
A: I have a few questions for you and some answers as well. How old are you? You can give a ball park ...
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| cryosurgery for diabetic | 11/15/2006 |
Q: We live in Lakeland, but would travel to Tampa if we must. Will go to website, thanks!Significant, ...
A: I often get people from Lakeland and surrounding areas. I would certainly be fair with you since ...
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| cryosurgery for diabetic | 11/15/2006 |
Q: Significant, constant pain from Diabetes. Could cryo help my wife and I? Is it something that we ...
A: I have had excellent results treating neuropathy of the foot with Cryosurgery. As with any ...
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| Toe Pain | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I have pain in my 4th toe (next to pinkie.) I've always had the pain with certain shoes, but it has ...
A: Peggy, I would see a Podiatrist and get an x-ray of your foot and have an exam. A common cause of ...
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| Your opinion? | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I am basically in need of a second opinion. I dropped a plate glass table on my big toe about 3 ...
A: Carolanne, It is hard not actually seeing your foot. However, a few questions. Did anyone take an ...
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| Soft tissue injury in foot | 11/14/2006 |
Q: Do you have any idea about how long it is going to take b4 I am normal. I mean just a guesstimate.I ...
A: Susan, I don't know the extent of your foot injury. Did you have an MRI of your foot? These ...
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| Osteoporosis & Displaced 5th Metatarsal | 11/14/2006 |
Q: My 5th metatarsal mid-shaft is "hanging by a thread". Fixation is not an option due to my ...
A: Betty, Why is fixation not an option? I understand that you have osteoporosis, however, there are ...
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| Soft tissue injury in foot | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I suffered a soft tissue injury from a 450lbs+ tower falling on my foot. I spent the first week on ...
A: Susan, Glad you asked because this is my area of expertise. Did your Dr. get an MRI exam of your ...
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| Morton's Neuroma | 11/11/2006 |
Q: Yes, my doctor is a Podiatrist. She informed me that the numbness would be permanent but not that I ...
A: This is a common scenario. You have the first surgery and develop a neuroma further back. We call ...
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| Morton's Neuroma | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I'm 3 days post op morton's neuroma surgery for recurring neuroma. I continued to have shocking pain ...
A: Maxine, Was your surgeon a Podiatrist? Numbness after neuroma surgery may be permanent. The ...
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| overlapping toe | 11/9/2006 |
Q: For a long time my pinky toes have not touched the ground. They've sat maybe 1/8 of an inch off the ...
A: Jay, Typically this type of toe problem is inherited or developed at an early age. Worsening occurs ...
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| Recovery period | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I am very scared. My arch was crushed in late July during a car accident. Surgery was performed 1 ...
A: Miya, It is difficult to determine healing after an injury. I would really have to see you and ...
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| Painful toe joint and top of foot pain | 11/8/2006 |
Q: For about three or four years I have had two problems. One is that I have severe pain in my right ...
A: Nancy, It sounds like you have feet that need more mechanical support and this is accomplished with ...
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| Degenerative Arthritis ???? | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I have what I thought was a bunion on my foot and after seeing a podiatrist and having x-rays, he ...
A: Jill, Degeneration of a foot joint may be treated in many different ways. First, do you have pain ...
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| ankle injury/swelling | 11/7/2006 |
Q: About 4-6 weeks ago I twisted my ankle. I put ice on it for about 12 hours and it was fine after ...
A: Angie, For the short term, you can get an ankle brace at a surgical supply store. However, I would ...
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| Cut on bottom of foot | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I stepped on a piece of glass about 3 weeks ago. I thought i pulled the glass out and flushed the ...
A: Nina, If you are still having pain or redness and swelling or drainage coming from the foot, you ...
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| toddlers toe nails | 11/3/2006 |
Q: ......we are in the South Florida area ( Ft Lauderdale)- would you know of any pediatric podiatrists ...
A: Dorfman, Dean DPM - Deerfield Family Footcare Address: 820 E Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL ...
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| toddlers toe nails | 11/1/2006 |
Q: My son, almost 18 months old, has has unusual growth of both his toenails on his big toes. They ...
A: Dawn, Some children are born with deformed nails. Also, there may be a deformity of the bone or ...
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| Feet black and rough on bottoms | 10/31/2006 |
Q: The skin on my heels is rough and permanently black, making them look dirty. I do bathe daily, ...
A: Tracy, The discoloration is likely due to the dye in your shoes or socks. The thick skin can be ...
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| heel pain/cryosurgery | 10/31/2006 |
Q: Dr Katz Have you had any experience with cryosurgery in the case of intractable heel pain due to a ...
A: Deborah, I am a Cryostar certified Cryosurgeon. I've had excellent results using Cryosurgery for ...
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| Foot numbness | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I was at a trade show for 4 days -all day. I was wearing 21/2 inch heels and have numbness in the 3 ...
A: Julia, Numbness in the foot is usually caused by irritation or damage to the nerve. The area of ...
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| foot pain | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I had a bunionectomy 4 1/2 years ago. The ball of my foot gets sore when I tap dance or wear dress ...
A: Lorraine, One of the problems that sometimes occurs after a bunion is that you shorten the bone ...
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| Swollen Ankles | 10/30/2006 |
Q: My right ankle keeps swelling up during my day job, this just started happening a few months ago. ...
A: Raylynn, I'm not sure if you are getting old! Generally, if ankle swelling if present in both ...
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| movement in left foot upward | 10/26/2006 |
Q: I dicovered yesterday after pulling up my rug in the livingroom and pulling out all the nails and ...
A: Arthur, If you have lost the ability to move your foot upwards you need to be concerned about a ...
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| warm sensation on top of left foot | 10/25/2006 |
Q: Sorry Doctor to post again. I forgot to add some things. The warm sensation is on top of my left ...
A: That's a tough call. However, warm sensations in the foot can be due to nerve irritation or ...
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| Warm top of foot | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I keep getting this warm sensation on the top of my foot. Its not burning just warm. It does not ...
A: I feel pretty confident that you are just fine. I read your posts out of order. So here is some ...
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| Foot Pain on Top of Foot | 10/24/2006 |
Q: Could a stress fracture cause my baby toe not to move? It hurts when I try to move it...even though ...
A: Many people have a hard time moving the small or 5th toe of the foot. The tendons and muscles are ...
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| Skin on Foot | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I few weeks ago I seen on the heel part of my foot peeling skin, so me not really thinking peeled it ...
A: Ally, Peeling of the foot, sounds like you may have a fungal infection and possibly a secondary ...
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| Foot Pain on Top of Foot | 10/22/2006 |
Q: About 3 days ago my right foot started to ache on top on the outside. I thought that maybe I tied ...
A: Jen, It sounds like you might have strained a muscle in your foot and that may be the cause of your ...
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| pain in the tops of my feet | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I read your answer to Jennifer about pain in the tops of her feet. I have the same thing. But mine ...
A: Jennie, If you can please give me more details of your foot pain. It sounds like you may have weak ...
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| Long - term top of foot pain | 10/17/2006 |
Q: Ive had an ongoing problem with pain in the top of my left foot for about eight months now. The pain ...
A: Sam, I would see a Podiatrist. I would get x-rays to make sure all is well. Orthotic devices/arch ...
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| Broken/crushed Toe | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Last week I dropped a very heavy board on my second toe. There was very little bleeding but it ...
A: Ann, You should heal, however, if you truly had that bad of an injury and there is risk of ...
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| ganglion cyst | 10/15/2006 |
Q: I had a ganglion cyst close to my big left toe surgically removed a few days ago. How many days or ...
A: Al, That is a question that you need to ask the surgeon. You must always be informed before having ...
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| foot injury | 10/13/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- thank you for swering mt first question,but this injury is now 2 years 9 ...
A: Anthony, It is hard to judge your pain levels after surgery, everyone is different. At this point, ...
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| tough time getting in shape | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I have a question for you podiatry doc's. I am 36 years old and I was discharge from the U.S. ...
A: Shannon, You should certainly see a Podiatrist. You may benefit from orthotic devices/shoe ...
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| orthotics | 10/13/2006 |
Q: Katz for your response, The reason for my visits to the podiatrist was ankle pain. I have ankle ...
A: Logyn, It sounds like you have a hectic job. You are too young to have a fusion! There are ...
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| foot injury | 10/13/2006 |
Q: my foot was crushed and i suffered 4 fractures in my foot and 3 dislocations of my toes. i am ...
A: Anthony, You had quite a severe injury and if you move forward with more surgery you will further ...
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| hello | 10/11/2006 |
Q: it is about how hectic med school is and such. how busy are u? what about in college, like if i ...
A: Kitty, School is a full time job. So if you are working and in schools and getting 6 hours of ...
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| foot numbness | 10/11/2006 |
Q: For the last 2 weeks I've experience numbness on the top of my foot. I've also been experience ...
A: Kristin, Numbness may be the result of tight shoes or abnormally fitting shoes. Have you gotten ...
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| dumbbell injury | 10/11/2006 |
Q: 3 weeks ago a 10 lb dumbbell fell off of a bar stool onto my foot. There was immediate swelling and ...
A: Lynn, You need to have an MRI to see if you've torn some ligaments, tendons or muscles. Also, you ...
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| knot in big toe? | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I've done a little web research on both conditions and I'm pretty sure that's not what this is. ...
A: Amy, After your response, this sounds a little different. If you get numbness then it could be an ...
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| postnatal foot pain | 10/10/2006 |
Q: Ever since my first baby was born (2 months ago), I've had terrible foot pain. Until recently, they ...
A: Debbie, Pain is never normal. There is a reason that you have pain. Typically after pregnancy, ...
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| broken metatarsals one year later | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I had a fall that resulted in two broken metatarsals on my right foot. They were the 4th and 5th ...
A: Connie, It sound like the dispacement of the fractures resulted in an abnormal postion of the ...
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| knot in big toe? | 10/9/2006 |
Q: I just started a running program (Couch Potato to 5k in 8 weeks). I'm on the 6th week and during my ...
A: Amy, This sounds like a soft tissue mass and the most common are either plantar fibromas or ...
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| shoes/lower back pain | 10/8/2006 |
Q: My lower back hurts -- need high comfort shoe as this helps tremendously but can never seem to find ...
A: Lynn, I would recommend custom prescription orthotic devices that are made by a Podiatrist, ...
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| Heal spur | 10/8/2006 |
Q: My mom has a lot of pain in her spur and foot. She has been wearing insoles that help a little with ...
A: To start, ice, stretching and anti-inflammatories such as Advil/Motrin(if not allergic to these, on ...
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| foot pain | 10/4/2006 |
Q: is it possible to break a bone in the bottom of your foot? when working out the other day, i felt, ...
A: Darlene, Yes it is possible to break a bone in that area. Typically, the bones in that area that ...
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| To wear the cast or not to wear the cast...that is the question | 10/2/2006 |
Q: My name is Scott and I suffered a broken ankle (avulsion fracture) while playing tennis on 22 ...
A: Scott, I would encourage you to make that decision with your treating physician. However, typically ...
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| My Feet | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I keep getting what look like blisters on and between my toes. They ooze a clear liquid and itch ...
A: Heather you have Athlete's foot. This a fungal infection. In the early stages there are blisters ...
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| tendon pain at site of recently healed 5th metatarsal fracture | 9/29/2006 |
Q: please bear with my long history! I fractured my lateral malleolus and my 5th Metatarsal ...
A: Susan, You likely had significant damage to the soft tissue. That would likely include the short ...
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| Top of foot pain | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Last evening I was pushing a big rod in the ground to hold a couple of bird feeders. The rod has two ...
A: Early treatment is important so please take care of this problem as soon as you can. It sounds like ...
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| neuroma? | 9/25/2006 |
Q: i am 23. for the last year i have had burning pain in my 2nd 3rd and 4th toes that is worse when im ...
A: Typically the type of pain that you describe is nerve related. The symptoms could be a neuroma. A ...
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| Ankle Synovectomy | 9/24/2006 |
Q: After a year of intra-articular steriod injections, and lots of physical therapy I was still having ...
A: Jennifer, sorry you're having such a tough time with your ankle. If you had synovitis on MRI, you ...
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| Ankle Synovectomy | 9/23/2006 |
Q: Is it routine for a surgeon to request tests on fluid/tissue collected from a synovectomy?
A: Please give me more information on why the synovectomy was performed. Typically, when ...
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| Ankle & Knee Pain | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I work out regularly (4-5 times per week), play tennis, bike, etc. Lately, I have had unexplained ...
A: Yes Karen, a Podiatrist can examine you and observe your gait to see if there are problems. Some ...
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| foot/ankle pain | 9/20/2006 |
Q: The puffiness is only occasional and slight, but the pain is there all the time whether swollen or ...
A: Meryan, Try and check your blood pressure peridically to make sure that it is well controlled. The ...
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| foot/ankle pain | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I have hot pain (with slight puffiness sometimes)in both outside ankle areas only, in an arc below ...
A: It sounds like you are really having a tough time with this. Generally swelling around the ankles is ...
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| podiatrst | 9/18/2006 |
Q: How long do it take to become a podiatrist? How much do podiarst make? What schools are the east bay ...
A: How long do it take to become a podiatrist? 4 years undergraduate, 4 years Podiatry school, 2+ years ...
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