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Dr. Joseph Martin Quezada, D.P.M.
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Joseph Quezada is a podiatrist practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Quezada is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Quezada 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.
Dr. Joseph Martin Quezada, D.P.M.
- Ithaca, NY
- Accepting new patients
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How is heel pain treated?
YOUR QUESTION CANNOT BE ANSWERED. THE DOCTOR NEEDS TO CHECK WHY YOU HAVE THE PAIN AND, ACCORDING TO HIS DIAGNOSIS, THE TREATMENT TO BE USED. YOU SHOULD GO TO A PODIATRIST!
Will an x-ray show a torn ligament in an ankle?
No, it is soft tissue which will not show in the X-ray.
Is bruising a good sign with a sprained ankle?
THE BRUISES ARE NORMAL, NOT GOOD OR BAD. YOU NEED TO IMMOBILIZE YOUR FOOT, KEEP IT HIGH, USE COLS PADS IF IT'S SWELLING, BUT IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA TO VISIT A PODIATRIST.
What medication can I take for ankle pain?
IT CAN BE PILLS LIKE IBUPROFEN OR LOCAL GELS FOR PAIN RELIEF
How do you sleep with a dislocated foot?
GET A BOOT OR CAMWALKER TO IMMOBILIZE THE FOOT, PUT A PILLOW UNDER TO GIVE IT ELEVATED, AND FIND A COMFORTABLE POSITION.
Should I go to the doctor for a dislocated ankle?
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TO A PODIATRIST!!!!!
What is the fastest way to heal an ankle dislocation?
IMMOBILIZATION BY A PODIATRIST
How do you manage bone spurs?
ALL DEPENDS WHERE THE BONE SPURS ARE AND HOW MUCH PAIN YOU HAVE. YOU CAN TAKE PAIN RELIEF, FIND SHOES THAT DO NOT MAKE IT WORSE, BUT IF THAT DOES NOT WORK, SURGERY IS YOUR ONLY READ MORE
ALL DEPENDS WHERE THE BONE SPURS ARE AND HOW MUCH PAIN YOU HAVE. YOU CAN TAKE PAIN RELIEF, FIND SHOES THAT DO NOT MAKE IT WORSE, BUT IF THAT DOES NOT WORK, SURGERY IS YOUR ONLY OPTION.
Do you need to bring your child to the doctor if they fell off their bike?
ONLY IF HE HAS PAIN OF SOME KIND OR IF HE HURT HIS HEAD, TO BE SURE
Does a torn ligament in the ankle require surgery?
THE QUESTION IS NOT SIMPLE, ALL WILL DEPEND ON THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE CASE, IT COULD GO FROM IMMOBILIZATION FOR A FE WEEKS TO SURGERY. YOU WOULD NEED TO CONSULT A PODIATRIST. READ MORE
THE QUESTION IS NOT SIMPLE, ALL WILL DEPEND ON THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE CASE, IT COULD GO FROM IMMOBILIZATION FOR A FE WEEKS TO SURGERY. YOU WOULD NEED TO CONSULT A PODIATRIST. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO GIVE AN ANSWER WITHOUT AN EXAMINATION WHICH WILL DETERMINE THE PROPER SOLUTION
Foot neuropathy?
YOU SHOULD SEE A PODIATRIST, THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT CAN HELP YOU. THE EXTREME PROCEDURE WOULD BE SURGERY TO ELIMINATE YOUR YOUR PAIN, WHICH MIGHT BE YOUR ONLY SOLUTION!
What is the fastest way to relieve ankle pain?
IT IS HARD TO ANSWER BECAUSE ALL DEPENDS ON THE CAUSE OF YOUR PAIN. YOU CAN TRY PAIN RELIEVERS AND IMMOBILIZATION FOR A FEW DAYS, BUT YOU NEED TO SEE A PODIATRIST
What is the most effective treatment for toenail fungus?
There are many over-the-counter products, but the best ones need a prescription. You would need to get them from a podiatrist.
What foot exercises can be done at home?
GET A MASSAGE FOOT ROLLER, THAT WILL HELP WITH MANY THINGS, DO IT WHILE SITTING.
What to do right after twisting your ankle?
You should visit a podiatrist, but you should immobilize you ankle to assure it will not get worse.
Why does the bone under my big toe hurt?
YES, YOU SHOULD SEE A PODIATRIST!
REASONS VARY, SO IT IS BEST DETERMINED BY A DOCTOR.
REASONS VARY, SO IT IS BEST DETERMINED BY A DOCTOR.
When can I put weight on my foot after bunion surgery?
ALL DEPENDS ON EACH PERSON BUT, AT LEAST, ONE WEEK
When do you see a doctor for a sore ankle?
WHEN YOU HAVE A SORE, YOU NEED TO KNOW THE ORIGIN OF IT AND TREAT IT PROMPTLY BEFORE IT GETS WORSE.
How to ease pain in my right ankle?
YOU NEED TO BE EXAMINED BY A PODIATRIST. HE/SHE WILL DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF YOUR PAIN. YOU DO NOT WANT TO TAKE A PAIN RELIEVER WHICH ONLY TREATS THE PAIN AND NOT THE CAUSE.
The arch in my foot has lessened over time?
THE BODY CHAGES WITH TIME, BUT IF IT DOES NOT BOTHER YOU, LEAVE ALONE
