Foot Pain

Foot pain may occur either due to a medical condition or lifestyle choices. Here’s a list of some of the most common causes of foot pain.

Lifestyle choices may include wearing shoes that do not fit right, wearing high heeled shoes. These can put great pressure on the toes. High impact exercises like intense aerobics or jogging can also cause foot pain.

Common medical conditions that cause foot pain are as follows.

Arthritis is one of the most common causes of foot pain. There are 33 joints in the foot & arthritis can affect any of them.

Diabetes too can cause major complications & several problems in the feet. Diabetic patients are more likely to experience nerve damage in the feet, foot ulcers or sores, clogged arteries.

Foot pain is also likely to occur in individuals who are obese, pregnant or have had a foot injury.

• Corns & calluses
• Bunions & warts
• Ingrown toenails
• Plantar fasciitis
• Bone Spurs
• Achilles tendinitis
• Tendinitis
• Paget’s disease of the bone

• Apply ice on site of pain or injury
• Take pain medicines
• Use foot pads to prevent rubbing on affected area
• Elevate foot that hurts
• Rest your foot

In most cases, foot pain can be easily managed at home. However in some cases, you SHOULD consult an orthopedic immediately.

• Sudden & severe pain
• Pain due to recent injury
• Difficulty placing weight on the foot
• Patient has a medical condition that interferes with blood flow
• Open Wound in the site of pain
• Discolouration in the injured area
• Fever with foot pain

Treatment for foot pain depends on what is causing the pain. In most cases, pain medications can help. In others, the following may be required:

• A cast
• Wart removal
• Physiotherapy or
• Surgery

Here are a few tips that can help prevent chronic foot pain:

• Choose comfortable & roomy shoes
• Avoid high heels & shoes with narrow toe areas
• Maintain ideal bodyweight
• Stretch your toes before workout
• Practice good foot hygiene