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Dr. Timothy D. Hanna, D.P.M.

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)

Dr. Timothy Hanna is a podiatrist practicing in New Albany, IN. Dr. Hanna is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Hanna diagnoses and treats conditions of the feet. The feet are key body parts that give a person stability, absorb shock, allow for walking and standing and are necessary for overall well-being. So, the feet need expert care. Podiatrists can specialize in surgery, wound care, sports medicine, diabetic care and pediatrics.
14 years Experience
Dr. Timothy D. Hanna, D.P.M.
  • New Albany, IN
  • Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine- Cleveland, OH
  • Accepting new patients

Can being overweight cause ankle pain?

Yes all physical stresses through your joints that are weight bearing will lead to increased pain eventually. This could be from arthritic conditions, most likely, but many other READ MORE
Yes all physical stresses through your joints that are weight bearing will lead to increased pain eventually. This could be from arthritic conditions, most likely, but many other issues such as tendonitis or swelling.

Foot neuropathy?

I would advise compression therapy like compression socks. Its very tough to answer without a physical exam but I would not advise getting on chronic narcotics.

Does massaging your leg and feet help neuropathy?

It depends on the cause of neuropathy. For many of the causes of neuropathy, yes it will help a lot as well as compression stockings. If it is from reasons, such as a nerve impingement READ MORE
It depends on the cause of neuropathy. For many of the causes of neuropathy, yes it will help a lot as well as compression stockings. If it is from reasons, such as a nerve impingement in your spine, then no. It will not help.