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Dr. Eric Lui, DPM

Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)

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Dr. Eric Lui, DPM
  • Hartford, Connecticut
  • Medical School - New York College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Accepting new patients

Foot swelling?

It is certainly possible that you could have a blood clot. You could also have a stress fracture. I would recommend going to an urgent care for xrays and a venous duplex doppler READ MORE
It is certainly possible that you could have a blood clot. You could also have a stress fracture. I would recommend going to an urgent care for xrays and a venous duplex doppler to check for a blood clot

Numbness in my feet?

I see a lot of patients who have a similar problem when they sit on the toilet. You could have a pinched nerve in your lower back.

Toe question?

I can’t tell what you are referring to in the picture, but if there is a bone protruding, I would recommend seeing a foot specialist.

I have pain in left pinky toe can you help me?

Hello. I would recommend getting an xray and buddy splinting the 4th and 5th digits together. Wear a stiff soled shoe until you find out if it is truly broken

What’s wrong with my ankle and foot?

It’s really hard to answer this question without actually seeing your foot. Do you have flat feet? If you do you may need arch supports. I would see a podiatrist for an evaluation READ MORE
It’s really hard to answer this question without actually seeing your foot. Do you have flat feet? If you do you may need arch supports. I would see a podiatrist for an evaluation and treatment

Do I need to get my toe checked out?

Hello. Yes you should see a foot doctor

I have foot pain?

Go to an urgent care for X-rays. If there are no fractures, then you have a contusion. Get off of the foot and elevate it.

I have a wound on hallux?

Are you a runner or play sports that may traumatize the nail, or is there fungus of the nails? Those are potential causes.

Is a chiropractor good for ankle pain?

I would recommend seeing a foot and ankle specialist. There are things in regard to the ankle that cannot just be adjusted

I'm having itching from using Santyl for my foot ulcer?

You could have an allergy to the medication so I would discontinue for now and see your doctor.

Why do I have a bruise for 6 months on my foot?

Hello. It may not be a bruise. I would recommend having a doctor look at it

I have a tiny puncture in my foot?

Hello you don’t need to do anything. The scab will eventually fall off.

How to treat my mom's bad foot pain?

Hello, It is really hard to give advice other than she needs to go to a doctor. She probably needs x-rays for evaluation. Does she wear good shoes or does she wear old and READ MORE
Hello,


It is really hard to give advice other than she needs to go to a doctor. She probably needs x-rays for evaluation. Does she wear good shoes or does she wear old and worn shoes. Where is the pain and what is the nature of the pain?

Ingrown toenail?

Hello. Try soaking in warm water with epsom salts daily. You may need partial removal of the nail.

Leg pain?

Hello. Tingling and numbness can be a sign of a nerve impingement. Do you have any back problems? I would see a back specialist to make sure there is not a nerve root impingement READ MORE
Hello. Tingling and numbness can be a sign of a nerve impingement. Do you have any back problems? I would see a back specialist to make sure there is not a nerve root impingement in your lumbar spine.


Good luck.

How do I treat plantar warts?

Plantar warts can be treated in the office with cantharidin which is quite effective.

What is the best toenail fungus treatment?

Hello,


Oral antifungal therapy is the best treatment option.


Dr. Lui

Do I need physical therapy after spraining my ankle?

Hello. Physical therapy can help you regain proprioception which you can lose after spraining an ankle.

Possible broken toe/foot?

The picture does not show me your foot. Go seek a foot specialist immediately

How long does pain last after broken ankle surgery?

Pain after surgery is the worst 48-72 hours after the procedure. The pain will improve over the next 2 weeks