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A podiatrist is a specialized doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases and conditions of the foot, ankle and leg. In other words, a podiatrist is a "foot doctor." In this category you can ask questions about this profession including the education required to become a podiatrist and average salary.

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Can you take Tylenol while taking Tramadol?

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It is generally safe to take Tylenol (acetaminophen) with Tramadol. However, it's important to follow the dosage instructions provided by your healthcare provider and not exceed the recommended dose of either medication. Combining both medications may increase the risk of liver toxicity, so be cautious if you have existing liver issues.

What is another name for a foot doctor other than podiatrist?

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A foot doctor is a podiatrist , im trying to find the one about ankle myself aswell .

How many years of college to become a podiatrist?

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You need a high enough grade average to be admitted to college and from there to medical school, which is a graduate degree. These programs are competitive, so you want to do well in the classes that are appropriate for moving in that direction. However, there are not any unimportant classes...

What would the educational path toward becoming a podiatrist be?

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Prospective podiatrists must earn a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) degree from an accredited podiatry school. There are only six accredited programs in America. Students can apply to podiatry schools after completing at least 90 credit hours of undergraduate study and taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Podiatric schools offer a 4-year program with core courses like those in other medical schools. During the first 2 years, students study basic sciences, like anatomy, chemistry, pathology, and pharmacology. Third- and 4th-year students do clinical rotations in private practices, hospitals, and clinics. Rotations give students hands-on experience in taking medical histories, assisting with examinations and treatments, and observing and assisting with surgery. Podiatry school graduates continue their training in hospital residencies that last 1-3 years. In order to practice in most states, podiatrists must be licensed by the state's Board of Medicine. To qualify, candidates must graduate from an accredited podiatry school and pass the National Board of Podiatric Examiner's examination.

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What college classes are required to be a podiatrist?

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Since each school may have different requirements let me answer the question this way.

To get into Podiatry school you need to take the MCAT. The classes you need to take to do well on the MCAT include:

General Chemistry (2 semesters or 3 quarters) +lab

Organic Chemistry (2 semesters or 3 quarters) + lab

Physics (2 semesters or 3 quarters) + lab

Biology (2 semesters or 3 quarters) + lab

Additional classes you might want to consider are:

Critical thinking English class (Verbal section of MCAT)

Biochemistry

Many schools require a minimum of a bachelors degree. Your degree does not need to be in a science field, but it wouldn't hurt. Take note that the classes above are all considered "lower division" so majoring in a science major doesn't mean that you will get out earlier.

What is the scope of practice for podiatrist?

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Scope practice for podiatrist;

Podiatry deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical and surgical conditions of the feet and lower limbs. The conditions podiatrists treat include those resulting from bone and joint disorders such as arthritis and soft-tissue and muscular pathologies, as well as neurological and circulatory disease. Podiatrists are also able to diagnose and treat any complications of the above which affect the lower limb, including skin and nail disorders, corns, calluses and ingrown toenails. Foot injuries and infections gained through sport or other activities are also diagnosed and treated by podiatrists.

A range of skills are employed by podiatrists. Direct consultations include a clinical history composition, physical examination, diagnosis, preparation of a treatment plan and provision of a range of therapies. Clinical assessment techniques aim to secure a diagnosis and prognosis and take into account clinical, medical and surgical history, footwear, occupational and lifestyle factors, and may incorporate the use of diagnostic equipment such as vascularscopes or radiology. Gait analysis will often be undertaken through visual or computerised means and might include range of motion studies, postural alignment evaluation or dynamic force and pressure studies.

Clinical services require skilled use of sterilised instruments and appropriate infection control procedures, along with appropriate application of pharmacological agents, specialist wound dressings and a variety of physical therapies. Prescription foot orthoses (in-shoe devices) offer permanent solutions in the treatment and prevention of corns, callous and necrotic ulceration in their capacity to provide pressure redistribution. As a technique for providing consistent weightbearing realignment they are utilised in the treatment of acute and chronic foot conditions such as tendonitis, recurrent ankle sprain, chronic knee pain and stress fractures, to supplement and enhance clinical care.

Foot health education regarding self care techniques and prevention of foot pathology is an important component of individual care but is also frequently implemented on a greater scale, either to specific target groups or as community projects.

In order to facilitate enhanced clinical care, podiatrists establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other health care providers, often working within a site-based, multi-disciplinary team.

How much does malpractice insurance cost for a podiatrist?

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Fillings, while more expensive than basic dental check-ups, both fix cavities and protect your mouth's future health. Most filling treatments hold stable prices in the following ranges: $50to $150 for a single, silver amalgam filling. $90 to $250 for a single, tooth-colored composite filling.

Chiropodist podiatrist foot health services in Havant Hampshire area?

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The Foot Angel foot health clinic operates in partnership Echoes Community Care Ltd and are located in the centre of Havant. All common foot ailments are treated ie, corns, callus (hard skin), verruca, fungal nail infection, diabetic feet treated, nail problems, thickened nails, ingrown nails etc etc. Full foot health assessment completed on first appointment.

What are the skills required for one to become a chiropodist?

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A chiropodist who is also known as a podiatrist is a medical professional like a physician dealing with medical problems related to the lower extremity of the body such as ankle and foot. To become a chiropodist, one should have skills of critical thinking, analysis, professionalism, management and communication.

Why do doctors wear white?

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It is important for doctors to be clean so that they do not transmit infections. A white coat obviously shows the dirt and therefore gives confidence to the patient that their doctor is clean. It has also become a sort of uniform.

What do you do to help numbness in feet and ankle?

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Neuropathy is a condition of the nerves that causes numbness, tingling, pain or pins and needles sensations in the hands, feet, arms or legs. It occurs differently for different people, but is always caused by nerve damage of some sort. All Neuropathy is caused by damage to the nerves. Nerves are the communication lines of the body. Electrical signals from the brain travel through the nerves and give instructions to the various body parts. The body receives information from the environment through the senses and sends this I nformaiton to the brain via the nerves. Breakdown of the myelin sheath around the nerves. Without this protection the electrical signals are not transferred properly just like if you stripped the covering off the electrical wires in you house.

As the nerve damage gets worse, the nerves either l ose their ability to transmit information (numbness) or they start sending false signals (Pain or tingling). Neuropathy is a condition where the nerves have sustained enough damage that there is noticeable numbness, pain or tingling. It is becoming widely known that certain special forms of B vitamins have a lot to do with repairing nerve damage. Some people have tried larege amounts of ordinary B1, B12 or B complex vitamins and they find that it does not help them. Ordinary B vitamins are water-soluble and they wash out of the body long before they get to the required levels needed in your blood stream sot that it can begin repairing nerve damage. You can read about this at www.realfoodnutrients.com/neu/home.htm

What is the difference between a podiatrist and an orthopaedic?

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This is a difficult question to answer as no-one really know what a "Foot health Practitioner" is. This is because, unlike "Chiropody" and "Podiatry" it is not a Protected Title and can be used by anyone regardless of training levels.

So anyone can set up and offer "footcare services" and use this title. The same applies to the title "Foot Health Professional" "Foot Care Professional" etc.etc.

A Foot Health Practitioner is a stand-alone practitioner on the lowest rung of the footcare ladder. They are not regulated by Statute - unlike Chiropodists and podiatrist who are regulated by the Health Professions Council www.hpc-uk.org

There is now a course that claims to train a type of foot care person in 2 weeks total.

The longest course available for training this type of unregulated practitioner consists of a year's correspondence course and the 2 weeks practical. It is obvious to anyone that this short practical training cannot possibly prepare the practitioner for all the conditions they may come across in the field.

Podiatrists train for 3 years at university f/t with a considerable amount of hands-on experience. They don't only learn how to treat conditions of the legs and feet but understand why the condition has arisen and what can be done to alleviate future problems.

I would always recommend a person with a foot problem to seek advice from a Regulated practitioner.

What part of the body does a podiatrist treat?

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Podiatrist practice in the disorder and maintenance of feet.
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What can you do for stinky feet?

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If you put baby powder on your feet once or twice a day or if you put on deodorant specifically for your feet once or twice a day. If your shoes smell try putting dryer sheets in your shoes overnight or until you like the results. Hope this helps!

When taking anabolic steroids is it okay to take medicine?

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"Steroids" is a drug. Like many drugs, if used in a right way, it can help your body. For example, your doctor may prescribe you to use steroids for a period of time after having a bad accident to help you heal. However, your question is probably talking about the usage of steroids in Professional Sports. If this is the case, it is illegal to use steroids in professional sports like Major League Baseball. Also, most people would not be "OK" with the decision to use steroids with the intent of making yourself better at a sport.

What do podiatrists treat?

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A board certified podiatrist can do everything from the treatment of nail fungus to reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. To list a few procedures: Bunion correction, hammertoe, neuroma excision, limb salvage amputation in diabetic or vascularly compromised persons, ankle and sub talar joint fusions. I have worked for one for over 20 years. The physicians that I work for are excellent. I hope that I addressed your question.

Can a podiatrist remove toe nails?

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no, there is actuall a medical breakthrough as of 2011 from a harvard graduate, it states that if you soak the affected area with pork fried rice for up to an hour a day for a four day regiment, it will get rid of the wart completely. it has to do with how the sodium in the rice from the meal reacts with the glucose in the sugars of the other ingredients and will work wonders for healing cuts as well. the compound of sodium glucosium works in amazing ways and is a great alternitive to traditional medicine

What kind of doctor should you see to treat nail fungus?

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Onycholysis is when the nail separates from the pink part nail bed. There are several ways that this can be treated but first you will need to know what is causing it. If it is a fungal infection you will need to be treated with medication. If you think that you have onycholysis you should seek medical attention.

What is the job outlook of a podiatrist?

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Podiatrist will study, diagnos, and treat of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower leg.

Do you need to attend medical school to become a podiatrist?

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All MD's are licensed to treat the foot. All podiatrists are licensed to treat the foot.

Any one that is licensed to treat the foot can treat the foot. If an MD is treating the foot they are not allowed to call themselves a DPM but an MD. The public should be aware of the credentials of an MD. Why would an MD want to spend money to become a podiatrist if there are not enough podiatry residencies to get a license as a podiatrist. I suppose because as an MD they are already licensed to treat the foot.

How long does one have to go to school to obtain a job as a podiatrist?

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After 4 years of undergraduate study (though some podiatry schools have joint programs with local universities that allow you to attend podiatry school after 3 years of undergrad), you will need to attend an accredited School of Podiatric Medicine for 4 years, pass board examinations to receive your license and become a D.P.M, and then attend a residency program. It is about to be mandated that all residency programs become 3 year programs, with varying intensities of surgery, depending on the program. So, on average, it will take you about 11 years to become a full-fledge podiatrist, whether you are specializing in podiatric surgery or routine foot care in the U.S. This is actually the quicker route to foot and ankle surgery, as orthopedic surgeons with M.D.s or D.O.s have to do a residency in general surgery before specializing in the foot and ankle (as a result, not as many orthos opt to specialize in the foot and ankle).

What type of doctor treats numbness in feet?

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Various kinds of doctors might be involved in treating numbness in the foot. The medical specialty best sought depends on the cause of the numbness. For example, a neurologist might treat a compressed nerve, an endocrinologist might treat diabetes, and a vascular surgeon might treat peripheral arterial disease. Among other causes, each of these conditions can produce the symptom of numbness in the feet. A primary care physician might help with the appropriate referral.

Can a podiatrist prescribe medication?

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Yes, but a podiatrist's scope of practice is defined state by state. In most, if not all states, podiatrists cannot prescribe medication for systemic diseases (insulin for diabetes, beta blockers for hypertension, etc) because their scope of practice is limited to local manifestations of systemic diseases.

The one exception is during residency, when they train under medical doctors (MD's) and they have the same scope of practice as who they train under, so they can prescribe whatever the MD is able to prescribe.

What type of doctor is a podiatrist?

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A podiatrist is a doctor with medical school preparation in diagnosing and treating the foot, ankle, and lower leg. Within the field of podiatry, practitioners can focus on many different specialty areas, including surgery, sports medicine, biomechanics, geriatrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, or primary care.

The only difference between a DPM and MD/DO is the title and residency training. Other than that everything is the same as far as school.

If you want to look at it from a title prospective then the answer to your question is a no. Podiatrist is a doctor of the foot and ankle (DPM) and not a general doctor (M.D/DO), BUT THEY ARE A MEDICAL DOCTORS OF THE FOOT AND ANKLE

Podiatric training is a 4 years of undergraduate

4 years of medical school (studying pathology,pharm....etc as any other medical school in the nation with an extensive training in foot and ankle during the last 2 years of medical school)

3 years of surgical residency in the foot and ankle.

There are 3 APMLE (American Podiatric Medical License Examination) tests [which are similar to the 3 USMLE (United States Medical License Examination) tests for M.Ds] that the podiatrist must take in order to practice podiatry in the U.S.