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Dr. Daniel J. Walters
Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist)
Dr. Daniel Walters is a podiatrist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Walters is a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of the foot , ankle and related parts of the leg. As a podiatrist, Dr. Walters 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.
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Do store orthotics work?
Store orthotics may or may not help. Usually, there is no way to tell ahead of time what kind to get. E-mail me with your age, activity level, job, exercise (what kind), and what READ MORE
Store orthotics may or may not help. Usually, there is no way to tell ahead of time what kind to get. E-mail me with your age, activity level, job, exercise (what kind), and what exactly is your foot complaint.
What's this feeling on the bottom of my toe?
You didn't say exactly when you get this; on or off the feet, in bed, during the day, activity (if so, what kind of activity and how long before the feeling starts), how long the READ MORE
You didn't say exactly when you get this; on or off the feet, in bed, during the day, activity (if so, what kind of activity and how long before the feeling starts), how long the feeling lasts and how often the episodes occur, how long between episodes, and what kinds of shoes you wear, or if it only happens when barefoot. E-mail me back with your answers.
How to reduce the pain due to ankle sprain?
A "very badly" sprained ankle needs to be X-rayed and immobilized. You cannot do anything yourself, you need a podiatrist ASAP.
I have a painful, swollen ankle following an injury. What to do?
Ankle "twists" never settle or heal in a week. You need to see a podiatrist and have an x-ray and have the ankle immobilized for at least 5 weeks.
Dull pain in my big toe with no presumed cause, what is it?
Could be a lot of reasons; arthritis, circulation disorders, nerve entrapment, deformity in the toe joint, limb length difference, and others. Also, does this pain come and go READ MORE
Could be a lot of reasons; arthritis, circulation disorders, nerve entrapment, deformity in the toe joint, limb length difference, and others. Also, does this pain come and go with activity or is it constant? If during activity, what are you doing exactly and how long before the pain starts? Please e-mail me back your answers.
The skin on my left foot feels raw after standing for a long time. Why?
Often standing in one spot for a long time will cause pain and numbness in the feet due to stagnant blood flow; not having this complaint when moving means the blood is circulating READ MORE
Often standing in one spot for a long time will cause pain and numbness in the feet due to stagnant blood flow; not having this complaint when moving means the blood is circulating normally and bringing oxygen to the feet. Also could be a nerve compression or muscle cramp and spasm. Since it is only one foot could also be a limb length difference. You need to see a podiatrist for a full evaluation and be checked for any swelling and exactly how long you have to stand before the symptoms happen.
What to do for swollen feet?
She can have leg wrapping, physical therapy, compression stockings, or inflatable tubes that the patient wears on her legs and by controlled inflation milks the fluid up the legs READ MORE
She can have leg wrapping, physical therapy, compression stockings, or inflatable tubes that the patient wears on her legs and by controlled inflation milks the fluid up the legs (back into the general circulation). Usually, we give the patient a combination of some of the above.
I have a corn in my foot. Can corn cap remove that?
A corn cap will probably remove the corn, but only temporarily, as corns are usually due to underlying pressure from an enlarged or out of place bone. You would need surgery for READ MORE
A corn cap will probably remove the corn, but only temporarily, as corns are usually due to underlying pressure from an enlarged or out of place bone. You would need surgery for a permanent correction; but in any case, you should see a podiatrist to make sure it is a "true" corn and not a wart.
I am getting frequent ankle swelling. Can it be cured?
Please E-mail me back with your answers to: is there any pain with the swelling; how far do you run or for how long do you run and does swelling begin during the run? Exactly what READ MORE
Please E-mail me back with your answers to: is there any pain with the swelling; how far do you run or for how long do you run and does swelling begin during the run? Exactly what do you do during your workout sessions and how long are the sessions and again at what point does the swelling start. There can be many reasons and I can give you a more specific reason when I get your answers.
Could weight be a contributing factor for ankle and knee pain?
Your weight is not a factor unless you were over 350 lbs. Exactly how much time is "too long"? Also is there any pain at all when at rest or in bed? Please E-mail me back with READ MORE
Your weight is not a factor unless you were over 350 lbs. Exactly how much time is "too long"? Also is there any pain at all when at rest or in bed? Please E-mail me back with your answer. There are a lot of explanations and with further conversation we can narrow down the possibilities.
Why am I experiencing ankle pain after two years of arthroscopic surgery?
Is the ankle pain sudden after a long period of relief or has the pain been there continuously since the arthroscopy? Also did you have any physical therapy post-op? Please E-mail READ MORE
Is the ankle pain sudden after a long period of relief or has the pain been there continuously since the arthroscopy? Also did you have any physical therapy post-op? Please E-mail me back with your answer.
Do heel bone fractures require surgery?
If the separate pieces of the heel bone are not displaced, I would use a bone stimulator and a walking boot or cast. The bone stimulator is a type of ultrasound or microwave that READ MORE
If the separate pieces of the heel bone are not displaced, I would use a bone stimulator and a walking boot or cast. The bone stimulator is a type of ultrasound or microwave that is specific for fractures. The patient needs to have it applied at the doctor's office but they run the unit at home every day, usually for several weeks.
Why do I wake up with pain in my heels everyday?
Almost all of the time, unless an injury, it is heel spurs and/or plantar fasciitis (tight ligament on bottom of arch that gets inflammed). And almost all of the time this can READ MORE
Almost all of the time, unless an injury, it is heel spurs and/or plantar fasciitis (tight ligament on bottom of arch that gets inflammed). And almost all of the time this can be treated conservatively with out surgery.
There is a feeling of discomfort in my right foot. What could this be?
Could be a lot of things. Assuming no injury, you could have a pinched nerve, a tendon strain, joint swelling. You really need to see a podiatrist and possibly need an x-ray.
Ingrown toenail surgery now have thick ridged nails
Typically a very thick, yellow nail can be an indication of a nail fungus. The fungus is a germ that has worked its way into the nailbed ( the skin underneath the nail ) and the READ MORE
Typically a very thick, yellow nail can be an indication of a nail fungus. The fungus is a germ that has worked its way into the nailbed ( the skin underneath the nail ) and the nail plate. This happens naturally and is in no way the fault of the patient and is not connected in any way to the nail surgery you had last year. In fact almost all people who develop nail fungus never had any nail or other type of foot surgery. See your podiatrist for advice for this new condition.
