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Continues to cause pain even after self care, such as wearing wide-toed shoes; Prevents you from doing your usual activities; Has any signs of infection (like redness or swelling), especially if you have diabetes;
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After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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