Foot pain differential diagnosis

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Avatar m tn Is there a differential diagnosis for genital herpes that someone can do at home? Just for those cases where it's clearly not obviously herpes, with classic oozing sores, prodromes, etc. For example, I have a patch of skin about the size of my thumb that's red and sore, on the shaft near the glans. Been there a week. I thought it was poison ivy due to the way it felt (patchy, itchy mild bumps in a line, irritated, slight oozing from the skin), but it wasn't that bad.
305005 tn?1358728290 Ganglion cysts on foot are common and are usually benign. They usually form on the top of the foot, but can develop in other areas as well. The size of a foot ganglion cyst varies throughout its lifespan – it can get either smaller or larger over time. In some cases, it can even vanish and then recur later. Ganglion cysts can make wearing shoes very difficult." Source:http://www.yourfoothealth.com/Ganglion-Cysts.html Has your physician given you a definite diagnosis ?
Avatar n tn Hi In the absence of pain and redness, then thickened skin or callus may be a differential here. If there is any dampness or moisture in the area and if the area is sore or itchy then a dermatitis and fungal infection may be a differential. Usually for tinea pedis or infections involving the skin of the foot, there is notable thinning of the skin. The affected areas appear to be fragile and may readily slough off. You may try 1% hydrocortisone cream if no broken skin is noted.
Avatar n tn I have this circular sore that won't go away on the bottom of my foot. It is very itchy and flaky and will sometime get raw and bleed from scratching. I have had this for about 6 months. Any idea what this could be? What is the treatment for this condition?
Avatar f tn Within one week, about two days apart the blisters appeared. I had one on the left foot, and two on the right foot. There was no trauma or friction that caused them, they just appeared for no apparent reason. I did go to a dermatologist yesterday, 6/21, and he performed biopsies. I will know in about 7-10 days. I do appreciate the information that you forwarded to me.
378497 tn?1232143585 m a 39-year-old female with three children, a healthy academic and teacher who loves to work and parent. Experienced onset of numbness/tingling/shocks in my right foot accompanied by paresthesias in both hands (those came first). NCT and EMG are normal, with exception of reduced amp in one motor nerve of right hand. Foot problem subsided for about a month, then has returned with a vengeance, now spreading to mid-thigh.
Avatar n tn Hi, When any patient complains of “ankle pain,” the initial differential diagnosis includes the following three common etiologies: 1. Ligament injury. 2. Achilles tendonitis. 3. Ankle fracture. In your case I feel either it could be ligament injury or soft tissue injury. Before we try to see what could be wrong with you I would like to ask you some question. Where is the pain exactly if you have to point out with an index finger?
Avatar m tn Candidiasis is likely, while a differential diagnosis of early Hand foot and mouth disease(HFMD) starting at the gluteal area is another possibility Do consult your doc..
Avatar f tn Also the FLAIR technique adds little to the differential diagnosis. The calculation of magnetisation transfer ratio (MT ratio) may be useful to better characterise some entities, such as vasculitis, from multiple sclerosis. Differential diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: contribution of magnetic resonance techniques.
507890 tn?1211294759 Hello, From he information given it does indicate that your friend may indeed have tinea pedis (athlete's foot). Differential diagnosis includes pitted keratolysis. Athlete's foot is a very common condition which is arises due to a fungal infection from either contact with the fungus or contact with fungal skin (communal showers, pools, etc). Treatment modes vary from topical medication through to herbal remedy's.
Avatar f tn A differential diagnosis must be made as to whether the problem is fungal or bacterial. If bacterial, and there is osteomyelitis, intravenous vancomycin is generally prescribed, which means a hospital stay. The Jan 2011 Journal of Infections Diseases discusses antibiotics for osteomyelitis of the foot,.
Avatar f tn (essentially partially blocked blood vessels) and only after an in-person evaluation by a physician can there be a true differential diagnosis.
Avatar f tn I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago by stepping on a rock while running. I sat in a chair for 3 days while applying RICE before borrowing a friends crutches & boot cast. Here it is 2 weeks later & the pain is still intense to the touch, my foot is still swollen, I can walk on it but w/ a major limp (I can't walk on it for long though)& now I'm starting to feel pain up the back of my ankle/lower calf. No, I haven't gone to see a Dr.
Avatar f tn I’m wondering if I might have that instead of MS. I scheduled an appt with my neuro for early April to discuss a differential diagnosis with him. It’s on the list for MS mimics. Several reasons why I’m kind of wondering if it is: About 2005 I started going to my doctor for shortness of breath. She thought it might be asthma & gave me albuterol. Since a little after that (about 2006?
Avatar n tn This type of headache may cause pain on the head and face as referred pain from the neck. This may also be a headache secondary to an underlying musculoskeletal or arthritic pain. Do you have other associated symptoms like eye redness or tearing and nasal discharge? For how long do the headaches last? How would you describe th headcahes? Are they throbbing, stabbing or sharp?
Avatar f tn Hi all, So to preface this post; I am an EMT so I'm kinda looking for a differential diagnosis from this. 24 y/o Caucasian Male, 6 foot 180lbs. Pertinent PMH: Hx of infrequent Hemmorhoids. +steatocystoma multiplex. Body hair depilation has given ingrown hairs & folliculitis. STD panel negative (G/C, Hep series, HIV/AIDS, HPV, Herpes Simplex) sexually active with only one person.
Avatar n tn I had a horizontal mole on the bottom of my right foot, just below the middle toe. It was shaved off. I have recieved results that the mole is abnormal. My dr. did not describe what abnomal means. I am thinking the worst. Any thoughts? Plus I have to go have it cut out at a deeper level. Anyone know of a topical numbing cream I can use. The derm. plans to do this.
Avatar n tn Hi I am wondering if you can get athletes foot anywhere else on your body, husband has it really bad. I noticed for the last several months i have had a small rashin my butt crack ARRGH it goes away and then comes back a coupl weeks later -itchy then goes away sometimes after a few days or a week . I thought i was chafed at first bu it is more like bumpy irritation. Any ideas what this is?
Avatar f tn Because you describe it as 'numbness and tingling everywhere', that seems more like peripheral neuropathy than MS. MS can't really present all-over simultaneous symptoms as the lesions that cause our symptoms are located in specific spots of the brain or spinal cord. Your EMG results should give a better indication if peripheral neuropathy is likely. Your report may have actually stated that demyelination should be included in the *differential diagnosis*.
Avatar f tn This knot does not hurt. Could this be the source of my pain? My foot actually hurts more toward the outside and where the heel starts. The heel itself is not really painful. Also, my foot feels like it is going to get a cramp in more now. Is the knot any cause for concern? Thanks for your advice.
Avatar f tn This is why radiologists usually give a differential diagnosis. When the diagnosis is in doubt, lumbar puncture (LP; or spinal tap) to study the CSF is helpful. I would recommend that you have an LP performed. You should have a demyelinating workup, but also send for cytology, syphilis, and herpes simplex. Also, if the MRI was not performed with vessel imaging (i.e., MRA), you should have your vessels evaluated if vasculitis is in the differential.