Question: I have had pain in the heel of my foot for about a year. Should I start with a general practitioner or seek out a specialist? Answered by Alexander Sawatzke, MD, orthopaedic surgeon.
Question: I work from home, so I only wear shoes when I go out. Is this bad for my feet? Should I be wearing shoes inside? Answered by Alexander Sawatzke, MD, orthopaedic surgeon.
Question: I’ve been having aches in my right big toe for a couple of weeks, and I’m wondering if it’s time to see a doctor. What could be causing this? Answered by Alexander Sawatzke, MD, orthopaedic surgeon.
Question: I’m newly pregnant and my doctor wants to test my hCG levels. What is hCG, and why does it need to be checked? Answered by Karen Carlson, MD, OB-GYN.
Question: Is it safe for older adults to wear compression socks if there’s no medical reason to do so? Could wearing compression socks be harmful? Answer from Nebraska Medicine vascular specialists Jillian Negri, APRN-NP and Jonathan Thompson, MD.
Question: When should I see a dermatologist? Is that someone I should visit regularly and start seeing at a certain age? Or should I only visit one if I have a concern? Answer from Nebraska Medicine dermatologist Georgeanne Cornell, DO.
Question: As our aging population depends more and more on pads and disposable underwear for bladder leaks, what is the simplest way to stay clean and irritation free? Answered by Lindsey J. Schindler, DO, family medicine geriatrics.
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