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Stages of Varicose Veins

How does a varicose vein look from the inside of the body? Dr. Edgar Galinanes, Vascular Surgeon with Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute, explains with a 3D image the different stages varicose veins have...
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Foot pain, more common than you think

A lot of people are suffering from foot pain. Wayne Goldstein, Podiatric Physician at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, says it is a very common case seen every time. "When we walk just normal everyday activity you can exert up to 120 % of your body weight on your feet and when you run,…...
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Before and After Bunion Surgery

When you see a before and after image of a bunion surgery you can really notice the big difference the surgery does on the patient. You can see how they fix the big bump on the inside of the toe. Christopher Hodgkins, Orthopedic Surgeon at Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, says the recovery is…...
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Flat Feet: Diagnosis and Treatment

Dr. Roger Saldana, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with Miami Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Baptist Children's Hospital, explains there are severe cases where the foot is just too flat or rigid, or the arch is way too high and rigid and those can cause problems. He says flat feet is genetic. "The ligaments and the…...
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Learning About Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection which is caused by a fungus, tinea pedis, which is a fungus that enjoys moisture especially between the toes and in the bottom of the feet. Dr. Nina Dieguez, Internal Medicine Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, recommends good hygiene and washing the socks, because the fungus can be…...
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Choosing the right athletic shoes

Fitness junkies have to be careful when they chose the shoes for their activities. Wayne Goldstein, Podiatric Physician at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, says the cushioning is the most important thing to think about. "The shoe is absorbing the shock and the impact. Look for signs of wear", he highlights. If you have…...
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Women and Thyroid Disease

One in eight women develops thyroid problems in their lifetime, because they are more vulnerable to be at risk for autoimmune diseases. The thyroid is one of the target organs of autoimmunity. Dr. George Tershakovec, General Surgeon with Homestead Hospital, says other conditions like lupus, scleroderma, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes are…...
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Learning about Thyroid Testing Kits

Dr. George Tershakovec, General Surgeon with Homestead Hospital, says all the information about any thyroid test needs to be interpreted correctly by a physician. The specialist does not recommend the home test kit or something similar. In addition, he suggests not consulting "Dr. Google" or consulting someone other than a qualified doctor...
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