Cracked Heel And Diabetes
Diagnosis
After you have described your foot symptoms, your doctor will want to know more details about your pain, your medical history and lifestyle, including:
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Whether your pain is worse at specific times of the day or after specific activities
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Any recent injury to the area
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Your medical and orthopedic history, especially any history of diabetes, arthritis or previous injury to your foot or leg
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Your age and occupation
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Your recreational...
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