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Dr. Nancy Alexis-Calixte, DPM
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Nancy Alexis-Calixte is a podiatrist practicing in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Alexis-Calixte is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Alexis-Calixte 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. Nancy Alexis-Calixte, DPM
- Hollywood, FL
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Can ankle ligament injury heal itself?
It depends on the extent of injury. May need to see a specialist.
Do you need surgery for a hammertoe?
If painful, yes.
How can I fix a heel spur?
Stretching exercises, icing, orthotics, accommodative shoes/sneakers, NSAIDS. Surgery is the last resort.
Tailors bunion
For now you need to wear wider shoes and a pair of custom inserts/ orthotics can help stabilize the joint until you have a surgery to correct it.
Broken toe?
Get an x-ray asap.
My ankles are swollen?
It could be many things like Venous stasis the blood pulling in the ankle not being to go back up into the venous circulation sometimes due to stenosis or it could be as serious READ MORE
It could be many things like Venous stasis the blood pulling in the ankle not being to go back up into the venous circulation sometimes due to stenosis or it could be as serious as deep vein thrombosis and May require emergency attention especially if it is warm and accompanied by calves pain. If it is red, swollen, warm and painful and you have a break in the skin where bacteria can enter, then it could be an infection or cellulitis. I would suggest you make a visit to a foot and ankle specialist.
What to do about a broken toenail?
If the mail is completely shattered and have hematoma covering more than 75% of the mail bed then it has to be removed completely and let a new one grow.
Planters wart?
They can be frozen, chemocauterized, removed surgically or application of OTC wart removal.
Numbness in my feet?
Pressure on the major vessels and nerve in the back of the thigh.
I have a mole on my feet?
Have the biopsy done to make sure it is not something concerning. It looks like it could be hematoma from some type of trauma in the area but Biopsy first.
My toe bump?
You need to see a specialist. Dermatologist or Podiatrist.
Ingrown toenail?
You need to have the side of the nail causing the infection removed and sometimes with application of some chemicals it may never come back. Must be done by a specialist.
What causes bad heel pain?
Most likely plantar fasciitis/ Heel spur syndrome. However evaluation is needed to rule out other conditions that can cause the same type of pain.
Injured foot?
The mechanism of injury in both the acute and chronic, or stress, Jones fracture is repetitive weightbearing and pivoting on the involved foot.
Do I need to get my toe checked out?
You can go to an urgent care or ER where X-rays can be done and treatment can be initiated.
Foot swelling?
If you take birth control pill, definitely see a vascular specialist to rule out DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
There is a feeling of discomfort in my right foot. What could this be?
If you are diabetic it could be signs of diabetic neuropathy. It could be gout and so many other foot ailments. In general a little history and the exact location of the pain READ MORE
If you are diabetic it could be signs of diabetic neuropathy. It could be gout and so many other foot ailments. In general a little history and the exact location of the pain will determine what may be happening. I would encourage you to see a specialist for Evaluation.
