WebMD mobile is the greatest diagnostic tool since the thermometer.
Case Study: the ross' foot hurts. Presenting symptoms: pain in the ball of the foot, brought on by placing weight on the foot. Possible diagnoses according to WebMD iPhone app:
Broken (fractured) foot -- possibly from kicking ass.
Sciatica -- possibly from being old.
Peripheral neuropathy -- the IBS of the peripheral nervous system.
Metatarsalgia -- Athletes who participate in high-impact sports involving the lower extremities commonly present with forefoot injuries, including metatarsalgia. No kidding. It's probably not this.
Corns and Calluses -- Nope.
Osteomyelitis (bone infection) -- I don't think so, but hey, I'm not a doctor. I just play one off-Broadway.
Poorly Fitting Shoes -- Insert caption here.
Lumber Spinal Stenosis -- Toe pain as a result of a bad back. Fantastic.
Multiple Sclerosis -- I think this is worst case scenario.
Shingles -- I sure hope not.
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Maybe plantar fasciitis? If so, try some NSAIDs, some hot/cold therapy, and try to stretch your foot first thing in the morning. I'm no doctor, but I read their dictation for a living.
ReplyDeleteGood call! According to WebMD, it can occur in younger people who are on their feet a lot, like athletes or soldiers. It's too obvious.
ReplyDeleteDude, the Tough Actin' Tinactin ad practically writes itself. And to think that I just got done writing a blogpost about potential Tinactin spokesmen. The Lord works in mysterious yet smelly ways.
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