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Many of my patients get gouty attacks. It’s typical for men ages 20-60 after a weekend of drinks, shellfish and red meat. The typical symptoms are a hot red swollen toe joint that can be treated with oral meds or a pain injection.

As a podiatrist the worst thing that I see is gangrene. The end result usually ends in an amputation. The key is education and prevention and proper care to stop gangrene.

All it takes is 15-20 minutes everyday to control and prevent plantar fasciitis - inflammation of the plantar fascia. 

Fungus on the skin and nails can be prevented by taking a few steps to eliminate it once it starts don’t delay the treatment otherwise it will spread and take longer to heal.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of toe and foot amputations. There are ways to prevent foot ulcers and infections leading to amputations.

Easiest way to reduce shock requires good shoes and insoles: New Balance shoes plus Superfeet orthotics and Ooofos sandals at home.

My patient got shot in the foot this is the video of the surgery of the removal of the bullet.