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| Little Toe | 4/18/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I had bunion surgery on both little toes 17 years ago. Three days ago I slammed my little toe into ...
A: Yes. I would see a podiatrist for an x-ray. You may have a fracture and if it has entered the ...
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| Foot numbness | 4/17/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
Q: I have this weird thing going on with my left foot. When I, say, scratch the top of my foot, it ...
A: A patch of numbness can be somewhat common from shoes especially if they are tight over one of the ...
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| pain in forefoot (neuroma,nerve-related?) | 4/16/2009 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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 | Dr. Marc Katz |
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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