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Foot Pain

The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body; so complex, in fact, that a medical and surgical specialty—podiatry—is devoted solely to treating and studying foot problems.

Causes of Foot Pain

Flat feet or High Arches

Plantar Fasciitis

Stress Fractures

Morton's Neuroma

Bunion

Hammertoe

Plantar Warts

Preventing Foot Pain

Caring for Foot Pain

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What to do About
Foot Pain
Foot pain from overuse or injury; can bear weight Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Corns, plantar warts, bunions, or hammertoes  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Unable to move foot or bear weight after a trauma, such as a blow or fall  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Pain in heel or arch, especially upon awakening; tender points on bottom of foot between heel and ball Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Symptoms of Morton’s neuroma: pain, burning, tingling, or numbness in the toes, between the toes, or at the ball of the foot; swelling at the top of the foot; symptoms get worse with pressure  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Suspected stress fracture Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Foot pain in patient with diabetes or vascular disease  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.

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