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Watsonia Podiatry<\/p><\/div>\n

Strong, robust and good foot health is vital to having a long and active life. But like all parts of the body, the feet are some of the body parts that undergo a lot of wear and tear from all the years spent walking, exercising and doing what they were created to do. Unfortunately, due to all the years of use and overuse, there are many risks of developing a number of foot issues as a result.<\/h6>\n
While walking is also considered one the easiest and most effective forms of exercise, if you happen to be dealing with foot pain, it can also be excruciating. The American Podiatric Medical Association<\/a> explains that at least 70% of U.S. adults deal with some sort of foot problem, which is why many choose to remain stationary. That\u2019s because there are many causes of foot pain that cannot be walked off.<\/h6>\n
Here are 18 causes of foot pain that may need medical attention:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

1. Bunions<\/h2>\n

Bunions<\/a> happen to be bumps on the side of your big toe that usually causes your big toes to bend towards each other, making it very painful to walk. Moreover, bunions tend to cause inflammation and irritation on both the big toe and second toe of the foot where they are found. In addition, bunions are usually a type of foot structure that\u2019s inherited, while wearing tight or shoes that don\u2019t fit correctly may also make bunions worse. When over the counter painkillers don\u2019t work, bunions need to be treated by a doctor or foot specialist to figure out what type of treatment is needed for these kinds of situations.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a02.\u00a0Plantar Fasciitis<\/h2>\n
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Medical News Today<\/p><\/div>\n

Plantar fasciitis<\/a> is a common and painful foot problem that occurs when the plantar fascia \u2013 the long and thin ligament which lies directly beneath the skin on the bottom of the foot \u2013 becomes irritated and inflamed. Experts explain that because the force on one\u2019s foot tends to be around 120% of your body weight, the plantar fascia takes a beating, more so in middle aged adults since kids heal so quickly and older adults are not as active. The pain tends to be dull at times and sharp in others, and depending on the use of the ligament, it usually needs treatment. For some cases, anti-inflammatory medications, daily stretching, and ice therapy can help lessen the pain, but others may require physical therapy, orthotics, corticosteroid injections or surgery, depending on how bad the case may be.<\/h6>\n

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3. Flat Foot<\/h2>\n
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When someone is considered flatfooted<\/a>, it means that they completely lack an arch on their foot, making the entire foot touch the floor when they are standing. Although most people with flatfeet are born that way, for some, it can happen due to trauma to that particular area. For some people, this causes unwanted strain to the foot, especially when they are exercising or standing for prolonged periods of time. While some patients are okay using pain relievers and a change of lifestyle to help lessen trauma to the area, others may need to seek out treatment from a foot doctor to figure out the type of treatment that will help them.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a04.\u00a0Calluses<\/h2>\n
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Sutherland Podiatry<\/p><\/div>\n

A callus<\/a> is when there is thickening of skin around certain pressure points on the foot due to overuse. The most common areas on the foot that tend to get calluses are on the balls or heels, and sometimes even on the toes, where the foot takes the most pressure. When these calluses become incredibly thick, they can make it difficult or even painful to walk. Worse yet, when there is continuous friction to the area, they can even form fluid-filled and painful bubbles that tend to cause blisters. Many times, these calluses can be treated through foot spas, skin scrapping, using a pumice stone or nail file to make them smaller, or even just changing one\u2019s shoes. But if it is really bothersome enough to affect your daily routine, be sure to speak to a podiatrist about how to get rid of them once and for all.<\/h6>\n

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5. Hammertoes<\/h2>\n
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A hammertoe<\/a> is described as a foot deformity in the middle joint section of your toes, causing them to curve downwards instead of straight or outward. This condition can occur due to genetics, imbalances of the muscles in the foot, a bad toe stubbing, or even from wearing poorly designed shoes that don\u2019t fit your feet properly. Aside from the way it looks, other symptoms are pain, swelling and difficulty walking, often causing calluses to occur on the top of the affected toe too. Usually, when a hammer toe first happens, it is still flexible. But when it\u2019s left untreated, it can become rigid and stuck in a bent position where only a splint or surgery can fix it.<\/h6>\n

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6. Achilles Tendonitis<\/h2>\n
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Point Performance<\/p><\/div>\n

A person\u2019s Achilles tendon is a ligament that attaches from the heel bone at the back of the foot to the leg muscle. This muscle is also what people use to stand, walk, jog, run or jump, or to even simply point your toes. When it becomes irritated, inflamed or injured from overuse, it results in tendonitis<\/a>, which is normally seen in younger adults that are fond of jogging or running for exercise, and more so in athletes that tend to overuse their Achilles tendons every day. Many women that wear high heels often suffer from tendonitis as well. Symptoms include pain in the heel that sometimes moves along the length of the tendon, as well as stiffness, swelling, leg weakness, and even warmth along the affected area. Treatments tend to come in the form of rest, icing and elevation, alongside nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)<\/a>, but when these don\u2019t work, exercise, physical therapy or shockwave therapy may be needed.<\/h6>\n

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7. Turf Toe<\/h2>\n
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According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)<\/a>, turf toe<\/a> happens when the main joint of the big toe gets sprained. Although it can happen to any of the toes, more often than not, it\u2019s always the big toe that tends to get affected. Most of the time, turf toe occurs when you are trying to push off the big toe, like when you take off running from the ground since your big toe is planted on the ground with the heel up. Some symptoms include pain in the front of the foot, painful to touch, swelling, bruising, a dislocated toe joint, difficulty or inability to bend the toe, or not being able to put weight on the toe at all. Moreover, treatment will depend on the severity of the injury whether simple home treatment will work, or if you\u2019ll need to undergo physical therapy or surgery.<\/h6>\n

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8. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome<\/h2>\n
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS)<\/a> is a condition that happens when the tibial nerve gets compressed or damaged in the foot or ankle. This nerve is in the ankle and runs all throughout the tarsal tunnel, which is the passageway in the ankle where the bones and ligaments are. Some reasons are due to flat feet or a fallen arch, ankle sprains that cause pain and swelling, nerve compression caused by diabetes or arthritis, as well as other conditions like bone spurs, ganglion cyst, varicose veins, and swollen tendons. Symptoms of TTS are similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, which causes numbness, tingling \u2013 such as a pins and needles sensation, burning sensations or weakness in the foot muscle. Many times, symptoms get worse after doing physical activities, sometimes never going away at all.<\/h6>\n

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9. Arthritis<\/h2>\n
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Arthritis<\/a> is a health disorder that causes stiffness and damage to the joints mostly due to wear and tear, causing pain and inflammation. Although there are tons of forms of arthritis, there are three main types that usually affect the foot and ankle. These are osteoarthritis<\/a>, rheumatoid arthritis<\/a>, and post-traumatic arthritis<\/a>, all of which can affect the over 30 joints found in the ankle and foot. Although it is usually the joint of the big toe that\u2019s affected, it can also affect the many other joints as well, making the area tender, stiff, swollen and painful, often causing difficulty walking or even bearing weight on the area. Generally, arthritis is a result of past injuries or traumas \u2013 such as a bad sprain or broken bone. But usually, the biggest factor for arthritis is age since cartilage tends to wear down over time.<\/h6>\n

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10. Fungal Nail Infection<\/h2>\n
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Mr Dr.<\/p><\/div>\n

Fungal nail infections<\/a> are usually not serious, but while they can be painful at times, they are also not very nice to look at. These infections are caused by a fungal skin infection on the foot \u2013 such as ringworm, tinea pedis, or athlete\u2019s foot \u2013 that makes the nails look cracked, discolored, thick, fragile, and can even cause the nail to become separated from the nail bed. There are other times when the fungus is caused by other medical conditions such as diabetes, use of public pools or locker rooms, skin injuries near the toenails, or from contaminated nail instruments when cleaning the toes. While most nail infections can be treated using antifungal medication, sometimes a doctor will need to remove the nail completely, treat the infection and allow the nail to grow back \u2013 which may take an entire year to complete.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a011.\u00a0Ingrown Toenails<\/h2>\n
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Cleveland Clinic<\/p><\/div>\n

An ingrown toenail<\/a> is when the toenail of a particular toe grows into the surrounding skin, making the affected area red, swollen, painful, and infected, causing pus to form, difficulty walking, or the inability to wear shoes. While ingrown toenails can be a genetic issue, it\u2019s usually caused by badly trimmed nails, compressed toes, nails that tend to curve into the side of the nail bed, or an injury to one\u2019s toe. Most of the time, ingrowns can be treated using warm soaks, drinking pain relievers and topical antibiotics. But if the case is severe, you may require a doctor to surgically remove the nails from the affected area.<\/h6>\n

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12. Plantar Wart<\/h2>\n
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View Medica<\/p><\/div>\n

Caused by the human papillomavirus, a plantar wart<\/a> is a wart on the bottom of your foot. Like nail fungus infections, it is usually transmitted via moist environments like swimming pools and locker rooms. They are usually small and rough growths that normally appear on either the balls or heels of the feet since these two areas are the ones that take the most pressure when walking. For some warts, it\u2019s this pressure that causes them to form beneath the hard callouses that tend to form beneath the feet as well from use. While they can be painful and bothersome, more so while walking, they are highly treatable at home using medications that have salicylic acid. They tend to need a few weeks and many applications for the plantar warts to completely go away.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a013.\u00a0Gout<\/h2>\n
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The Foot Care Group<\/p><\/div>\n

Gout<\/a> is a medical condition that affects the joints, caused by having too much uric acid in the body. Usually, gout tends to affect the feet, especially the joint of the big toe. Symptoms of gout are severe attacks of pain and swelling in the affected area, as well as tenderness and redness in one or more joints, depending on how bad the gout may be. Patients with gout often complain about how extreme the pain is, sometimes even being woken up at night with the feeling like the affected joint is on fire and being so tender than it can\u2019t even take the weight of the lightest of bedsheets. Gout is usually treated with medication and a change of diet, but when left untreated, it can become very painful, even causing tophi \u2013 tiny white lumps \u2013 to form beneath the skin of the affected areas, and even completely damage the joints.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a014.\u00a0Diabetic Neuropathy<\/h2>\n
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Medical News Today<\/p><\/div>\n

Diabetic neuropathy<\/a> is a result of diabetes that causes damage to the nerves. Because of high blood glucose levels caused by diabetes \u2013 also known as blood sugar \u2013 as well as high triglycerides, which are high levels of fats, they can cause damage to the nerves. Symptoms include a tingling sensation like pins and needles, as well as a loss of feeling or sensitivity in the feet, and even issues with walking. When symptoms persist and are left untreated, the condition can cause infections and injuries that may even lead to amputation of the affected limb in certain situations. If you suffer from diabetes, it is important to observe any strange feelings or changes in your feet and inform your doctor immediately so they can make sure to properly monitor your condition before it becomes worse.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a015.\u00a0Heel Spur<\/h2>\n
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A heel spur<\/a> is when you have a calcium deposit, which is a bony protrusion, on the underside of the heel bone. Although they can be painless for some, many people complain of heel pain that also causes inflammation, redness and swelling. Heel spurs are also associated with plantar fasciitis, usually caused by a buildup of calcium deposits due to strain, lots of running and jumping, which is why athletes often have them. While there are some non-surgical forms of treatment, like stretching exercises, cold compress therapy, physical therapy, shoe inserts or orthopedic devices, night splints and rest, all of which can help, this doesn\u2019t work for all patients which is why some require surgery to fix the issue.<\/h6>\n

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16. Morton\u2019s Neuroma<\/h2>\n
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Performpodiatry<\/p><\/div>\n

Morton\u2019s neuroma<\/a> is a condition that causes pain in the ball of the foot, often radiating towards the third and fourth toes. Experts share that many times, patients explain that it feels like you have a pebble stuck inside your shoe. It is often caused by the thickening of tissue around one of the nerves that leads to the toes, and it causes intense and burning pain in the ball of your foot. Sometimes, it even makes a stinging or numbing feeling, especially in the toes. Some causes are high-impact sports such as running and tennis, as well as wearing tight or high-heeled shoes. Treatments can include shoe changes, corticosteroid injections, or surgery, depending on the severity of the condition.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a017.\u00a0Metatarsalgia<\/h2>\n
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News Medical<\/p><\/div>\n

Another common foot disorder is called metatarsalgia<\/a>, which is described as pain in the ball of the foot, which is the area between the toes and the arches on the bottom of the foot. There are a number of factors that can cause metatarsalgia, such as high impact sports, intense training, ill-fitting shoes, and other health conditions like gout, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis as well. It can also cause other foot problems like hammer toes and callouses. Treatment includes using shoes with good soles or that have a wider toe box, not walking barefoot, and soaking and resting the feet as much as possible. But when these forms of treatment fail to work, patients may need injections or surgery.<\/h6>\n

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\u00a018.\u00a0Sesamoiditis<\/h2>\n
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Sesamoiditis<\/a> is a bone inflammation that causes pain in the foot. Sesamoids happen to be the bones it he foot where tendons connect to help the big toe move and bend. When these sesamoids become inflamed or injured, they cause pain, swelling, and bruising, making it difficult to bend or straighten the big toe, as well as making other movements like walking or running quite challenging. It is often seen in runners, ballet dancers, and baseball catchers, due to the positions they are in while doing their sport. Treatments include resting your feet, using ice or heat on the affected area, taking pain relievers, or using compression bandages. For anyone that may feel tenderness, pain, swelling, or any other bothersome symptoms on their feet, they should consult a doctor right away to properly diagnose the situation and begin treatment as soon as possible.<\/h6>\n

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