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Standing barefoot, i took a step on a kitchen floor and instantly got a sharp pain in the bottom of my foot just next to the ball of the foot under 3rd and 4th metatarsals. I thought i stepped on something, but nothing there. Instantly got a lump the size of a nickel in that spot that is painful to stand/walk on. Active healthy adult, played sports all life, never experienced this before.
There is possibility of plantar fascitis. Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles. You should not walk bare foot at home also. Avoid exposure of cold to foot.
Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist also Physiotherapy like TENS and ultrasound will help. Some times tapping to foot may also help to relieve pain. Take calcium supplement with vit D.
If no relief with this line of treatment then local injection shot can give pain relief for longer duration.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Foot
Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case. There is possibility of plantar fascitis. Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles. You should not walk bare foot at home also. Avoid exposure of cold to foot. Start plantar exercises consulting physiotherapist also Physiotherapy like TENS and ultrasound will help. Some times tapping to foot may also help to relieve pain. Take calcium supplement with vit D. If no relief with this line of treatment then local injection shot can give pain relief for longer duration. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.