Specialized footwear is available depending on the patient's condition. Some of the conditions needing specialized footwear are Achilles tendonitis, ankle pain, arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, and hammertoes.
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My wife's feet feel numb and heavy. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 62 years old. She is a diabetic patient. She feels heaviness and numbness in both her feet. She is not able to sleep in the night. She is taking tablet Glycomet GM2 - one tablet in the morning, tablet Sitagliptin 50/500 one tablet at night, tablet Pregabalin 75 and active ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not get worried as your wife's treatment is on the right path but, some changes are required in the prescription. Tablet Voglibose 0.2mg thrice daily. Tablet Glycomet forte one tablet twice daily. Tablet Pregabalin 150 mg at night. Capsule Mecobalamin one ta... Read Full »
Should I be worried about the spacing between the first and second metatarsal of the foot?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been using moon boot for approximately seven weeks, for a fourth base disruption. I have just had x-rays. I would like an opinion on two things, please. Should I be worried about the spacing between the first and second metatarsal (lisfranc injury)? There does not seem to be any ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the X-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I will like to reassure you that the Lisfranc joint, which is the space between the medial cuneiform and the base of the second metatarsal appears normal, and space is within the normal limits. T... Read Full »
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