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Leg/feet Issues in Son??
Asked by K.M. from Minneapolis
on August 3, 2010
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I have noticed that my almost five year old sons legs and/or feet don't look quite right when he walks. Not enough probably for anybody else to really pay attention e...
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- Talk to the Shriner Hospitals or a local Shriner temple and they might be able to help with this. If they can help there is no cost to you or your insurance company.
- My daughter, now 29, was diagnosed with tight heel tendons as a small child. I could see her heels pull down inside when she walked and took her to an orthopedic spec...
- start with primary doctor...they may do x-rays, meaurements etc...it may beyond their scope and hopefully they can refer you to an orthopedic specialist...the fact tha...
Nail Psoriasis
Asked by M. from Chicago
on October 31, 2009
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I am very concerned because I suspect my 8 year old might have nail psoriasis,he hasn't been diagnosed yet.He used to bite his nails so at the beginning I thought that...
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- if your son does have psoriasis of the nails, there probably isn't much the dermatologist can do for him. i was diagnosed with it at age 11 and still have it. the good...
- I'm sure the Dr will have some solutions. In the mean time, psoriasis can be another form of candidas. ( much like rosasia or even jock itch) I would recommend ge...
- A skin dr. takes care of this problem and should take only a couple of weeks at most for an appointment.
Home Remedy, OTC or Prescription?
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on October 7, 2010
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I have noticed one of my toe nails is splitting, feathering and is white in an area. I am pretty sure it is a nail fungus (ugh just saying that is hard). Has this ever...
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- Soak your feet in 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water every day for 30 minutes. Then put Vicks Vapo Rub under the toenail and on the toenail every night. It will take a fe...
- Some nail fungus can be treated with OTC treatments, but others need oral treatments or you can get very sick. I'm a licensed nail technician and I specialize in pedic...
- Lotrumin (sp) foot spray works for my hubby as well as a foot lotion once the fungus is gone. Make sure your shoes fit properly and you may need to change your socks d...
Swelling Hands and Feet
Asked by N.B. from Los Angeles
on November 11, 2009
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Hi everyone,
This question is about me. During my pregnancy I had problems with my feet. They would burn and I would have dull pain around my ankles. It was so uncon...
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- I had this exact same problem when I was pregnant and my feel also hurt for about that long after my daughter was born. I had a lot of pain in my feet but mostly mine...
- Hi N., It sounds like you're having circulation problems. If your heart is working too hard (possibly from the salt intake, are you hypertensive?) and it's not able...
- Sounds like edema. Instead of drinking milk why not switch to water. You need to drink at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces per day. Also, avoid taking NSAIDS and...
8 Yr Old Toe Walking
Asked by K.C. from New York
on June 26, 2012
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My friend has a daughter who has been toe walking for a yr or so. The ped said not to worry about it. The 8 yr old is a gd student and does not have any delays, etc......
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- My daughter toe walked since she was a toddler. She is 18 now and although I still spot her on her toes now and then when she is barefoot, she regularly has a normal g...
- If toe-walking is all that she is doing, she will probably outgrow it. However, if she has balance problems or any problems with elimination, then it can be something...
- I would see a lot of younger kids around 8 in the school I taught at walking on their toes. I think they should just grow out of it and start walking normally.
Daughters Foot Pain
Asked by T.B. from Houston
on April 27, 2009
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First, I just want to say--how much I appreciate all the moms that take the time to read the posts and respond to each others cares and concerns. The MOM's on this si...
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- The first thing that came to mind is planters worts. They feel like you have a small piece of glass or splinter in the bottom of your foot. The do look like a wart but...
- A lot of what you explain sounds like it could be a heel spur, which she is really too young to have just yet, but you never know. A heel spur is a calcium build up i...
- Hi T B, I had a similar issue for years. The soles of my feet burned, tingled. No stabbing pain, not isolated to one area but rather the whole sole. I thought it was...
Toenail Fungus
Asked by M.K. from Chico
on January 4, 2009
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I just read an article about laser treatment for toenail fungus. Has anyone had this done with success? Did your insurance cover it? How much did it cost?
Thanks!
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- Dear M., I have never heard of laser treatment for toenail fungus, but I do know that tea tree oil can be effective. First, I would try Vick's vapo rub and sleeping i...
- I've never had laser treatment. Have you tried rubbing Tea Tree oil on your nails twice a day? In addition drink Gota Kola tea, it's anti-fungal. Both my brother (w...
- I tried every natural remedy out there to no avail. My regular doc said "it's just cosmetic" uggh I was mad, especially because I was embarassed to show her. I final...
Need Help with Swollen Foot
Asked by G.J. from Peoria
on August 7, 2008
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My 12 yr. old daughters foot will swell up, become red, hard, and warm to the touch. It happens on the bottom or side of her foot and is happening more frequently. She...
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- Hi G. , Sorry to hear about your daughter . Im have been haveing the same issue . My GP told me that its because of wearing flip flops as my primary shoe in the su...
- Those are the symptoms of a blood clot. What's puzzling is that it comes and goes and I'm not sure if this is a symptom of having one or not. Itching can be a side e...
- If you can't take her to the doctor's office immediately when it happens, then try going to an immediate care facility. Esp. if you have insurance that will cover it....
Childs Toenails Are Falling Off
Asked by D.D. from Chicago
on September 4, 2010
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My 5 year old daughter lost 2 toenails tonight. I noticed that one looked like it was raised at the cuticle and might fall off the day so I scheduled an appointment w...
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- Sounds like she could have a mineral or vitamin deficiency. I'd take her to a naturopath and find out what's going on if your ped. doesn't discover it. They often won'...
- No. But I'm glad you are going to the pediatrician. If it doesn't hurt, I wouldn't panic, but it's always good to be safe rather than sorry.
- go and it was a fungus. The Dr. said I either got it swimming or in a public shower. I had just got back from vacation prior to that . I lost all except the baby to...
What's the Cause of Dry/hard/peeling Skin on Fingertip?
Asked by J.L. from San Francisco
on April 9, 2010
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For the past 6 months since my younger son was born, the skin on the middle fingertip of my right hand often becomes very dry, then hard/calloused, and then begins pee...
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- My son just had that problem. His finger started out a little red and a bit swollen, then a week later, it was hard skin. I trimmed it off and his finger, right by the...
- Did you know you cant get yeast infections of the nail? I didnt till I got a nail infection that did the same thing to my fingers. It can spread throught the finger. B...
- my husband has the exact same thing - he put tea tree oil under a band aid for about a week and it healed up - though it comes back now and again - it must be a fungal...
