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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flatfoot (Pes Planus) Flat Feet Symptoms? | Many people have flat feet -- and notice no problems and require no treatment. But you may experience the following symptoms:
• Feet tire easily
• Painful or achy feet, especially in the areas of the arches and heels
• The inside bottoms of your feet become swollen
• Foot movement, such as standing on your toes, is... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flatfoot (Pes Planus) Diagnosing Flat Feet and Fallen Arches? | Your doctor examines your feet to determine two things:
• Whether you have flat feet
• The cause(s)
An exam may include these steps:
• Checking your health history for evidence of illnesses or injuries that could be linked to flat feet or fallen arches
• Looking at the soles of your shoes for unusual wear patterns... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flatfoot (Pes Planus) How to Fix Flat Feet? | Treatment for flat feet and fallen arches depends on the severity and cause of the problem. If flat feet cause no pain or other difficulties, then treatment is probably not needed. In other cases, your doctor may suggest one or more of these treatments:
• Rest andiceto relieve pain and reduce swelling
• Stretching ex... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flatfoot (Pes Planus) Home Remedies for Flat Feet and Fallen Arches? | There are home remedies to prevent or manage pain from fallen arches or flat feet. Here are some areas to consider:
• Wear footwear or shoe inserts that are appropriate to your activity.
• When pain occurs, try at-home treatment of rest, ice, and over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, orNSAIDS, such asibu... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flatfoot (Pes Planus) Types of Foot Pain? | Psoriatic arthritis (PsA)is a mix of a skin disorder (psoriasis) and joint inflammation (arthritis). It's a long-term condition that can run in families. PsA may cause stiffness and throbbing pain in the tendons over your fingers, toes, and other joints.
To treat it:
• For mild cases of PsA, your doctor may recommend... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Flesh-Eating Bacteria: What Is Necrotizing Fasciitis? | Necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eatingbacteriaor flesh-eating disease, is a rare infection of the skin and tissues below it. "Necrotizing" means causing tissue death, and "fasciitis" refers to fascia inflammation, which is tissue under the skin. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flesh-Eating Bacteria Types of Necrotizing Fasciitis? | Necrotizing fasciitis includes two types:
Type I, or polymicrobial.This type happens when more than one bacteria, usually a mix of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, cause the infection.
Type II, or monomicrobial.The monomicrobial form is typically caused by one bacteria,group AstreptococcusorStaphylococcus aureusbacter... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flesh-Eating Bacteria Necrotizing Fasciitis Risk Factors? | Having a weakened immune system and certain diseases may make you more likely to get necrotizing fasciitis. Health conditions that may raise your risk include:
• Alcohol abuse
• Cancer
• Chickenpox in childhood
• Cirrhosis (permanent liver damage)
• Diabetes
• Heart disease affecting the heart valves
• Chronicki... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flesh-Eating Bacteria Necrotizing Fasciitis Symptoms? | The early symptoms of an infection with flesh-eating bacteria usually appear within the first 24 hours of infection. Symptoms are similar to those of other conditions like thefluor a less serious skin infection. The early symptoms are also similar to common post-surgical complaints, such as:
• Serious pain, including ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Necrotizing Fasciitis Bacteria Diagnosis? | Flesh-eating bacteria (necrotizing fasciitis) affects the body quickly, making early diagnosis important to survival.
The doctor will examine you and review your symptoms. Having flesh-eating bacteria is a medical emergency, and if a doctor suspects you may have it, you’ll likely be admitted to a hospital and get test... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flesh-Eating Bacteria Necrotizing Fasciitis Treatment? | If you're infected with flesh-eating bacteria, you will get several types of treatment. The extent of treatment depends on the stage of the disease when treatment is started but can include:
• Intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy
• Surgery to remove damaged or dead tissue in order to stop the spread of infection
• Me... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flesh-Eating Bacteria Necrotizing Fasciitis Complications? | Serious complications are common and may include:
• Sepsis
• Shock
• Organ failure
• Loss of an arm or leg due to amputation
• Severe scarring
• Death | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flesh-Eating Bacteria Necrotizing Fasciitis Prevention? | Washing your hands with soap and water or using analcohol-based hand sanitizer is one of the best steps you can take to prevent flesh-eating bacteria and other skin infections.
You can also preventskin infectionsby taking these steps:
• After cleaning, cover an oozing, draining, or open wound with a clean, dry bandag... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Flesh-Eating Bacteria Necrotizing Fasciitis Outlook? | Early diagnosis and immediate, aggressive treatment are critical when it comes to fighting this rare skin infection. Many people need more than one procedure to remove damaged, infected tissue. If you have red, swollen skin and it’s not going away, make an appointment with your doctor. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia? | Anemiais a condition that happens when you don’t have enough redblood cellsto carry oxygen to your body’s tissues. One reason could be that you don’t have enough hemoglobin to make redblood cells. That’s aproteinin red blood cells that helps carry oxygen throughout the body. You can also become anemic by not getting en... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia: How Is It Diagnosed? | To check forfolate deficiency anemia, your doctor will ask you about your symptoms. They might also order blood tests and a complete blood count (CBC) test to measure the number and appearance of your red blood cells. If you have a lack of folate, your red blood cells look large and immature. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia: What’s the Treatment? | Folate deficiency anemia is prevented and treated by eating a healthy diet. This includes foods rich in folic acid, such as nuts, leafy green vegetables, enriched breads and cereals, and fruit. Your doctor will also likely prescribe you a daily folic acid supplement. If your folate levels return to normal, you may be a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia: Are There Any Complications? | Most cases of this type of anemia are easily treated. Severe effects are rare. But if you’ve been without folate for a long time, your risk of having some types ofcancerandheart diseasegoes up. You might also find it harder toget pregnant. Yourfertilitywill likely return to normal once you’re getting enough folate agai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia: When Should I Call the Doctor? | As soon as you notice any symptoms. If left untreated, some of these could get worse and your anemia could cause lasting damage. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Follicular Lymphoma? | Follicular lymphomais acancerthat affects whiteblood cellscalled lymphocytes. They help your body fight infections. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Follicular Lymphoma Causes? | Doctors don't know what causes follicular and other non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.If you have a family history of lymphoma, this may increase your risk. In some cases,radiationorcancer-causing chemicals, or certain infections, may be a cause. But other times there is no known cause. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Follicular Lymphoma Symptoms? | You may have no symptoms of follicular lymphoma.
If you do have symptoms, you may have:
• Painless swelling of the lymph nodes in your neck, groin,stomach, or armpits
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Night sweats
• Weight loss | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Follicular Lymphoma Getting a Diagnosis? | First, your doctor will do aphysical examand ask you questions like:
• Have you had a lump in your neck, groin, stomach, or armpits? Was it painful? Did it go away and come back?
• Have you ever been diagnosed with cancer? How was it treated?
• Have you been exposed to any cancer-causing chemicals on the job?
• Hav... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Follicular Lymphoma Questions for Your Doctor? | • Are there any other tests I should have before we decide on treatment?
• What is the stage of my follicular lymphoma and what does it mean?
• Does it need to be treated right away?
• What treatment do you recommend? Why?
• What are the side effects of this treatment?
• How will it affect my daily life?
• How li... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Follicular Lymphoma Treatment? | If you have no symptoms, your doctor may decide just to watch you closely. This is called "watchful waiting." Studies show it works as well as early treatment. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Follicular Lymphoma Taking Care of Yourself? | It's normal to have mixed feelings: happy that you're not having symptoms or are disease-free after treatment, but worried about what might happen in the future. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Follicular Lymphoma What to Expect? | With follicular lymphoma, time is on your side. It grows slowly, and new and better treatments are helping people live disease-free for longer periods of time.
Most people respond well to treatment -- not just the first time, but if it comes back. Stay informed and talk to your doctor about all your treatment options ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Follicular Lymphoma Getting Support? | TheLymphoma Research Foundationoffers many resources on treatments, research advances, clinical trials, and ways to cope with follicular lymphoma. These include one-on-one peer support and financial aid programs. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Folliculitis: When should I worry about skin lumps? | Photo Credit (inset): Koshy Johnson / Medical Images | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Folliculitis: What does a cancerous skin lump look like? | Photo Credit (inset): Koshy Johnson / Medical Images | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Folliculitis: What do stress bumps look like? | Photo Credit (inset): Koshy Johnson / Medical Images | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Folliculitis Skin Cysts? | Cysts are noncancerous, closed pockets of tissue that can be filled with fluid, pus, or other material.
Cysts are common on the skin and can appear anywhere. They feel like large peas under the surface of the skin. Cysts can develop as a result of infection, clogging of sebaceous glands (oil glands), or around foreign... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Folliculitis Cherry Angioma? | Cherry angiomas are smooth, cherry-red bumps on the skin. They can be different colors, including red, blue, or purple, and can be less noticeable on skin of color than on white skin. The size of the growths can vary from the size of a pinhead to about a quarter-inch in diameter.
Although cherry angiomas usually appea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Folliculitis Dermatofibromas? | Dermatofibromas are harmless round skin growths that are most commonly found on the arms and legs of adults. Their color can range from pink to light brown on white skin and dark brown to black on darker skin tones. Dermatofibromas contain scar tissue and feel like hard lumps in the skin.
Sometimes, dermatofibromas ap... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Folliculitis Epidermoid Cysts? | Epidermoid cysts, also called sebaceous cysts or skin cysts, are benign (noncancerous) skin cysts formed by an outpouching from a hair follicle. Most commonly, epidermoid cysts are found on the genitals, chest, and back, but they also can pop up in other areas of the skin. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Folliculitis? | Folliculitisis an inflammation of the hair follicles. It can be caused by an infection in the hair follicles, by chemical irritation, or by physical irritation (for example, shaving or friction from clothing). Typical body sites that are involved in folliculitis include the face, thighs, and scalp. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Folliculitis Keratoacanthoma? | Akeratoacanthomahappens when cells in a hair follicle do not grow normally. The growth may be triggered by a minor skin injury in an area that previously had sun damage. Ultraviolet radiation from sun exposure is the biggest risk factor in keratoacanthomas.
A keratoacanthoma usually will appear on sun-damaged skin as ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Folliculitis Keratosis Pilaris? | Keratosis pilaris(commonly called KP) appears as "chicken skin bumps" on the skin. These bumps usually appear on the upper arms and thighs. They also can be on the cheeks, back, and buttocks. Keratosis pilaris, while unattractive, is harmless. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Folliculitis Lipomas? | Lipomasare soft tissue tumors under your skin that usually are slow-growing and are harmless. They have a soft, rubbery consistency. Lipomas tend to form on the trunk, shoulders, and neck but can appear elsewhere on your body.
Lipoma symptoms
Lipomas can appear as solitary nodules or in groups. Most lipomas are less ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Folliculitis Neurofibromas? | Neurofibromas are soft, fleshy growths found on or under the skin, sometimes even deep within the body. These are harmlesstumors, but they can turn malignant, or cancerous, in rare cases.
Neurofibroma symptoms
The symptoms of neurofibromas may vary, depending on where they are and the sizes of the tumors. Symptoms ca... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Folliculitis Takeaways? | Cysts are noncancerous pockets of tissue that can be filled with fluid, pus, or other material. They're common on the skin and may feel like large peas under the surface of your skin. Cysts can develop as a result of aninfection, clogging of sebaceous glands (oil glands), or around foreign bodies, such as earrings. Som... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Folliculitis Lumps and Bumps FAQs? | • When should I worry about skin lumps?If you have a lump that's growing in size, red or swollen, hard, and/or doesn't move, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. These symptoms can be signs of a condition that's more serious than a cyst.
• What does a cancerous skin lump look like?If a lump is cancerous, it won't ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can You Catch A Contagious Disease? | Test your knowledge of contagious diseases with this WebMD quiz. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Fong Disease Top Search Terms for Skin Problems? | • Shingles
• Ringworm
• Athlete's Foot
• Skin Tag Removal
• Pilonidal Cyst
• Eczema
• Hives
• Cold Sores
• Boils
• Blocked Hair Follicles
• Dry, Itchy Skin
• Acne
• Zoryve for Plaque Psoriasis Symptoms
• Orladeyo for Preventing HAE
• Bimzelx for Plaque Psoriasis Treatment
• Xolair Approved for Chronic Hi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Search Terms for Food & Recipes? | • Vitamin B12 Deficiency
• Calcium-Rich Foods
• Antioxidant Foods
• Vitamin D Foods
• Wheatgrass
• Avocados
• Kale
• Stevia | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Signs of Food Addiction? | Researchers at Yale University's Rudd Center for Food Science & Policy have developed a questionnaire that can help identifyfood addictions.
To see if these apply to you, ask yourself if you:
• Keep eating certain foods even if you're no longer hungry
• Eat to the point of feeling ill
• Worry about not eating certa... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Help for Food Addiction? | Experts are working to understand and find treatments for food addiction.
Some think its recovery may be more complicated than recovery from other kinds of addictions. Alcoholics, for example, can ultimately abstain from drinkingalcohol. But people who are addicted to food still need to eat.
A nutritionist,psychologi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Food Addiction vs. Binge Eating Disorder? | Food addiction and binge eating disorder (BED) have some similarities, but they're also different.
Unlike food addiction, BED involves often eating and compulsively eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time. You may feel guilt or shame afterward. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How Food Allergies Work? | Food allergies are triggered by either IgE or non-IgE proteins and how they affect mast cells, which you have in all body tissues but especially in places like your nose, throat,lungs,skin, and digestive tract. IgE stands for immunoglobulin E and is a type of protein called an antibody that moves through theblood.
The... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Cross Reactivity and Allergies? | When you have a life-threateningallergic reactionto a certain food, your doctor will probably recommend that you avoid similar foods, too. For example, if you react to shrimp, you're probably allergic to other shellfish like crab, lobster, and crayfish. This is called cross-reactivity.
Another example of cross-reactiv... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Exercise-Induced Food Allergy? | At least one type of food allergy needs more than simply eating the allergen to cause a reaction. If you have exercise-induced food allergy, you won't have a reaction unless you then do something physically active. As your body temperature goes up, you'll begin to itch, get lightheaded, and could have hives or evenanap... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diagnosing Food Allergies? | First, the doctor asks detailed questions like:
• Did the reaction come on quickly, within an hour of eating the food?
• Did anyone else get sick?
• How much did you eat before the reaction started?
• How was the food prepared?
• Did you eat anything else at the same time?
• Did you take anantihistamineor do some... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tests for Food Allergies? | If your doctor thinks a specific food allergy is likely, you may get tests to measure your allergic response.
One of these is a scratch puncture test. The doctor or technician puts a drop of a solution made with the food on your forearm or back. Then they'll prick your skin with a needle through the drop and watch for... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Treatment for Food Allergies? | The main way to deal with food allergies is to avoid them. For highly allergic people, even tiny amounts of an allergen (as little as 1/44,000 of a peanut kernel) can trigger a reaction. Less-sensitive people may be able to have small amounts of a food that they're allergic to.
Once you've identified the food, you hav... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Food Allergies in Infants and Children? | Milk andsoy allergiesare particularly common in infants and young children, probably because their immune and digestive systems are still developing. These allergies can appear within days to months of birth. They may not show up as hives andasthmabut rather lead tocolicand perhaps blood inpoopor poor growth.
Typicall... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Issues Mistakenly Linked to Food Allergies? | Although some people think certain illnesses can be caused by food allergies, the evidence doesn't back up such claims. Histamines in cheese or red wine, for example, can triggermigraines. But we can't say that food allergies actuallycausemigraines.Rheumatoid arthritisandosteoarthritisaren't made worse by foods. Food a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Food Poisoning Behind Your Symptoms? | Restaurants go through regular health inspections to stay in business, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be unhealthy germs in places you may not expect. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Top Topics In Food Poisoning? | • Toxoplasmosis
• Handling Food Safely
• Clostridium Perfringens | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Do I Have Food Poisoning? | Many times, your doctor will diagnosefood poisoningbased simply on your symptoms. While the main symptoms arenausea, diarrhea, vomiting, andstomachcramps, you also may have a fever,headache, muscle andjointaches, orbloodin your stool. You may also be dehydrated, so your mouth and throat feel dry and you don’t pee as of... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Food Poisoning, Prevention: Could It Be Something Else? | A host of other conditions can lead to many of the samesymptoms of food poisoning. Most common is mon-foodbornegastroenteritis, which is most often caused by a virus. For instance, Norovirus causes both foodborne gastroenteritis (from contaminated food or water) and viral gastroenteritis from person to person spread. O... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Food Poisoning, Prevention Common Causes? | In 4 out of 5 cases of food poisoning, you never find out exactly what caused it. That's OK because you most likely will get better on your own. But in cases where the culprit is found, it's usually one of the following:
• Norovirus, often calledstomach flu, is behind more than half of the foodborne illnesses in the U... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Food Poisoning, Prevention More Serious Causes? | Some bacteria cause fewer cases of food poisoning but can make you very sick. They can even cause death.
They include:
• E. coli,a type of bacteria found in the intestines of animals. You can get this from undercooked ground beef, unpasteurized milk, sprouts, or any food or liquid that has had contact with animal fec... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Tests for Food Poisoning? | If your illness is severe or complicated, your doctor may run some of the following tests.
Stool culturesare the most common labtest for food poisoning. Your doctor may order one if you have a fever, ntensestomach pain, or bloody diarrhea, or if there is an outbreak that is being tracked. They may also order one if yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Food Poisoning, Prevention Delayed Symptoms? | In most cases, food poisoning usually shows up hours or days after you’ve eaten something that made you sick. That can make it hard to know if it's food poisoning or something else. The delay also makes it tricky to trace the illness back to the specific food or drink. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Food Poisoning Treatment? | Call 911if you think the food poisoning may be from seafood or wild mushrooms, or if the person is severely dehydrated.
First, control nausea and vomiting:
• Avoid solid foods untilvomitingends. Then eat light, bland foods, such as saltine crackers, bananas, rice, or bread.
• Sipping liquids may help avoid vomiting.... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Food Poisoning Prevention? | Food safety for high-risk groups
Food poisoning is more common and riskier for people with weakened immune systems, infants and young children, pregnant women, and the elderly. If you fall into one of these groups, try to avoid:
• Sushi and other raw seafoods and partly cooked shellfish like mussels, clams, and scall... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What should people with diabetes avoid eating to prevent foot problems? | Your diet is an important part of diabetic foot care. Keeping your blood sugar in check can help you avoid damage to the nerves in your foot or keep nerve damage from getting worse. Eat a balanced diet that includes green and leafyvegetableslike spinach,broccoli, and green beans. Limit refined sugars and grains in brea... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Why is foot care important for people with diabetes? | Diabetic foot care is important to help foresee and treat any issues that may lead to ulcers or other problems with your feet. Nerve damage due to diabetes can make it harder for you to feel heat, cold, or pain in your limbs. When you have diabetes, your blood vessels can harden and narrow, resulting in poor circulatio... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How often should people with diabetes check their feet? | You should have a foot care routine for your diabetes. Check your feet daily, including between your toes and the bottom of your foot. Use a mirror or ask someone else to look. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Care for People with Diabetes the best shoes for diabetic feet? | The best shoes are those that fit properly. Check the inside of your shoes before wearing to make sure there isn't anything inside them that might injure your foot. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Foot Care for People with Diabetes: How to manage diabetic neuropathy in feet? | There's no cure for diabetic neuropathy. However, if you have it, you should focus on slowing it down, easing pain, and working to restore function. In consultation with your health care team, keep your blood sugar levels within your target range, make sure your blood pressure is under control, and maintain a healthy w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Care for People with Diabetes Wash and Dry Your Feet Daily? | Practice good diabetic foot care by keeping your feet clean. But don’t soak them for a long time. This can dry your skin.
Other foot care tips
• Use mild soap and warm water.
• Pat your skin dry; do not rub. Thoroughly dry your feet.
• After washing, put lotion or petroleum jelly on your feet to prevent cracking. B... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Care for People with Diabetes Check Your Feet Every Day? | Look carefully at the tops and bottoms of your feet. Use a mirror or have someone else do it if you can't see them.
• Set a specific time each day to do your foot check.
• Use good light so you can spot any problems.
• Check for dry, cracked skin on your feet, toes, and heels.
• Look at your feet, toes, and heels f... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Take Care of Your Toenails? | Cut toenails after bathing, when they are soft. Trim them straight across, then smooth with a nail file. Avoid cutting into the corners of toes. Don't let the corners of your toenails grow into the skin. This could lead to aningrown toenail. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Care for People with Diabetes Protect Your Feet While Exercising? | Exercise regularly to keep your blood flow healthy. Regularexercisemay also help you lose weight. Aim to move your body for at least 30 minutes a day.
Walk and work out in comfortable shoes. Don't exercise if you have open sores on your feet. Exercise can also help prevent other things that lead to the foot sores and ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Protect Your Feet With Shoes and Socks? | Never go barefoot or only in socks. You don’t want to step on rocks, tacks, or small pieces of glass that could cut your feet. Always protect your feet with shoes, hard-soled slippers, or similar footwear. Wear shoes/boots that will protect your feet from weather conditions like cold and moisture. Wear slippers at home... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Care for People with Diabetes Make Sure Your Shoes Fit? | Avoid wearing shoes that are too tight or restrictive, as they can hinder circulation and slow wound healing when you have diabetes. Choose footwear that does not constrict your feet and without overly tight straps.If you have neuropathy (nerve damage), you may not notice that your shoes are too tight.
Use this simple... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Choose the Right Footwear? | Shoes that are too tight or too loose may lead to blisters. Prevent diabetic foot and care for your feet with shoes that have:
• Closed toes and heels
• An outer sole made of stiff material
• Leather uppers without a seam inside, canvas, or suede. Look for a cushioned sole to absorb pressure. Pick shoes with laces o... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Care for People with Diabetes Try Diabetic Socks? | Well-fitting, quality shoes are necessary, but you also might want to think about wearing diabetic socks for foot care. Diabetic socks can:
• Improve blood flow to your feet
• Keep your feet dry
• Keep fungal infections off your feet
• Provide a cushion
All of these things help keep your feet healthy and injury-fr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Care for People with Diabetes Get Help for Cuts, Bumps, Sores, and Burns? | Don't wait to treat a minor foot problem if you have diabetes. Report foot injuries and infections right away. Follow your doctor's guidelines and first aid guidelines.
Don't self-treat your corns, calluses, or other foot problems. Go to your doctor orpodiatristto treat these conditions.
Check watertemperaturewith yo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are How to Avoid Diabetes Foot Issues? | Watch your blood sugar levels and follow your diet as your doctor directs. If you keep your blood sugar and weight under control, you may have fewer foot problems.
Don’t smoke. Smoking can narrow your blood vessels and raise your chance of having foot problems.
Also, note any cuts, scratches, scrapes, blisters, corns... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Care for People with Diabetes When to Talk to Your Doctor? | Your doctor should look at your feet during each visit. Give them a call when you notice problems such as:
• Athlete's foot (cracking between the toes)
• Sores or wounds on your feet called ulcers. They often develop on the balls of your feet or the bottoms of your toes.
• Ingrown toenails
• Increasing numbness or ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Care for People with Diabetes Takeaways? | It's important to take care of your feet when you have diabetes. Diabetes affects your feet in several ways: You may have reduced blood flow to them, which impacts the healing of cuts or other wounds, or you could have nerve damage that keeps you from realizing you have a cut, wound, or infection on your feet. Consider... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Foot Care FAQs? | What should people with diabetes avoid eating to prevent foot problems?
Your diet is an important part of diabetic foot care. Keeping your blood sugar in check can help you avoid damage to the nerves in your foot or keep nerve damage from getting worse. Eat a balanced diet that includes green and leafyvegetableslike s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis): What Is Plantar Fasciitis? | Plantar fasciitis(pronouncedplan-taarfa-shee-ai-tuhs) is one of the most common causes of heel and foot pain. It's caused by irritation, swelling, and pain in thethick band of tissue (or fascia) on the bottom of your foot that runs from your heel to your toes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis): What Is Plantar Fasciitis? | Plantar fasciitis(pronouncedplan-taarfa-shee-ai-tuhs) is one of the most common causes of heel and foot pain. It's caused by irritation, swelling, and pain in thethick band of tissue (or fascia) on the bottom of your foot that runs from your heel to your toes. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis): Does plantar fasciitis go away? | Yes, usually once you start resting, stretching, and icing. But it may take a few weeks to a few months to notice any difference. And it can take almost a year for the pain to go away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis): Is it good to walk with plantar fasciitis? | Yes, it can be helpful to ease your pain if you walk wearing supportive shoes. But if you have any pain, stop and rest. Gently stretch your ankles and feet before and after you walk to help yourself heal faster. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis? | Symptoms ofplantar fasciitisinclude:
• Pain on the bottom of your foot near your heel
• Pain in the arch of your foot
• Swelling on the bottom of your heel | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) Plantar Fasciitis Causes and Risk Factors? | Your plantar fascia help support your feet while you walk, run, and perform activities like play sports.When your fascia are over strained, you can get tiny tears on their surface. This brings on pain andinflammation.
You may be at greater risk of plantar fasciitis if you:
• Start a new sport or exercise program or r... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) Diagnosing Plantar Fasciitis? | Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and check your feet to see if they can tell what's causing your pain. They'll be looking to see if you:
• Have flat feet or high arches
• Have a tender spot on the bottom of your foot in front of your heel
• Have limited range of motion when you flex your foot and try to pull... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) Plantar Fasciitis Treatment? | Plantar fasciitis home remedies
This is likely the first treatment your doctor will recommend. These are simple steps you can take at home to reduce your pain.
Rest.Decrease or even stop doing the things that make your pain worse. For instance, decrease or stop doing activities where your feet pound on hard surfaces,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) Takeaways? | Plantar fasciitis is heel or foot pain caused byirritation, swelling, and pain in thethick band of tissue on the bottom of your foot. The pain is usually on the bottom of your foot close to your heel or in your arch. You may especially notice it first thing in the morning or after you've been sitting down for awhile. Y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Foot Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) Plantar Fasciitis FAQs? | Does plantar fasciitis go away?
Yes, usually once you start resting, stretching, and icing. But it may take a few weeks to a few months to notice any difference. And it can take almost a year for the pain to go away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Fournier’s Gangrene? | Fournier’s gangrene is a very serious, sometimes fatal infection in your genital oranalarea. It’s a type of necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) that develops quickly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Fournier's Gangrene? | Fournier’s gangrene is a very serious, sometimes fatal infection in your genital oranalarea. It’s a type of necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) that develops quickly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How Common Is Fournier's Gangrene? | The disease is very rare. About 1.6 per 100,000 men and many fewer women or children get it each year. One study that looked at 10.7 million hospitalized men and boys found 2,238 cases of Fournier’s gangrene. The same study found just 49 cases in more than 15 million hospitalized women and girls. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is Fournier's gangrene an emergency? | Yes, Fournier’s gangrene gets worse quickly and can kill you, so it’s always an emergency. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What does Fournier’s gangrene feel like? | The first thing you might notice issudden painor tenderness in the genitals or the area between the genitals and the anus (the perineum). Then you might start to feel sick all over. For example, you might feel tired, sick to your stomach, and get a fever. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What does Fournier’s gangrene look like? | If you have Fournier's gangrene, the skin on the affected body parts changes color. First, it’s red or purple, then bluish gray and, finally, black. These changes may be hard to see if your skin is dark. | local_scraped |
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