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Teenager. Intense Pain In Foot While Walking, Feeling Of Air Bubble In Foot Painful When Pressed. Possible Arthritis?

So Ive got this weird feeling in my foot. Like, when I walk and bring my foot up, the pain just gets really really intense and I have to hobble. Its in, like, the middle of my foot and feels like a big air bubble. I tried massaging the top of nh foot where it felt like it was, and when I pressed down it didn't hurt too bad, but when I dug my finger down it hurt soooooo bad, but I didn't feel anything but fat and bone. And its just in my left foot. Someone told me it could be arthritis but I'm only 16 so I'm just really hoping and praying its not. Could it be anything serious?
Mon, 26 Aug 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
I had gone through your query and understand your concerns.
Most probably you might have Plantar fascitis.

You have understand the some basic anatomical feature to understand the disease.
So that it will help you to follow my advice.

There is a flat band of thick tissue is our foot which connects from toes in front to Heal in back called Plantar fascia. Our foot bones are connected in the form of arch.
Plantar fascia supports this bony arch.

Thus when you strain this Plantar fascia either by improper foot wear or pronged standing, results in inflammation of this fascia.

This will lead to severe pain in heel as well as middle of your foot.

I advise you to take the following measures.
1. Give rest to foot.
2. Do not walk on hard surfaces and do not engage in activities which hurts your foot.
3. Take painkillers like ibuprofen.

If you still have pain.
Consult an physiotherapist for exercises and use of orthotics support for arch of foot.

Hope this helps.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.

Regards,
Dr.Manjeth.


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Teenager. Intense Pain In Foot While Walking, Feeling Of Air Bubble In Foot Painful When Pressed. Possible Arthritis?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I had gone through your query and understand your concerns. Most probably you might have Plantar fascitis. You have understand the some basic anatomical feature to understand the disease. So that it will help you to follow my advice. There is a flat band of thick tissue is our foot which connects from toes in front to Heal in back called Plantar fascia. Our foot bones are connected in the form of arch. Plantar fascia supports this bony arch. Thus when you strain this Plantar fascia either by improper foot wear or pronged standing, results in inflammation of this fascia. This will lead to severe pain in heel as well as middle of your foot. I advise you to take the following measures. 1. Give rest to foot. 2. Do not walk on hard surfaces and do not engage in activities which hurts your foot. 3. Take painkillers like ibuprofen. If you still have pain. Consult an physiotherapist for exercises and use of orthotics support for arch of foot. Hope this helps.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. Regards, Dr.Manjeth.