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Question: I have a small bunion on my right foot. It is not the bunion that causes the pain. But the bunion affects the pressure on those bones. And now I have a slight fracture on the top of my foot . I also have heel pain. The foot doctor says he doesn't do surgery unless the bunion is painful , but I have excruciating pain in my heel in my heel and on the top of my foot and have been wearing a large boot which is not helping anymore. Please help.
Brief Answer:
You can avoid the surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Bunions should be treated conservatively if these are not painful. Wearing bigger shoes will add to the instability that you are already having. This can cause a pain in heel and top of the foot.
I recommend you to -
*Wear sandles with a wide and deep toe box.. This can often solve the problem and prevent you from needing more treatment.
*Wear felt or foam pads on your foot to protect the bunion.
* Wear sandles with Correct Toes spacers. Spacers to separate the first and second toes.
Plantar fascitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot. If you strain your plantar fascia, it gets weak, swollen and irritated. Then your heel or the bottom of your foot hurts when you stand or walk.
Give your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your foot hurt. Try not to walk or run on hard surfaces.
To reduce pain and swelling, try putting ice on your heel. Or take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen (such as Motrin), naproxen, or aspirin.
Do toe stretches , calf stretches and towel stretches several times a day, especially when you first get up in the morning.
Get a new pair of shoes. Pick shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole. Or try heel cups or shoe inserts. Use them in both shoes, even if only one foot hurts.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
You can avoid the surgery.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Bunions should be treated conservatively if these are not painful. Wearing bigger shoes will add to the instability that you are already having. This can cause a pain in heel and top of the foot.
I recommend you to -
*Wear sandles with a wide and deep toe box.. This can often solve the problem and prevent you from needing more treatment.
*Wear felt or foam pads on your foot to protect the bunion.
* Wear sandles with Correct Toes spacers. Spacers to separate the first and second toes.
Plantar fascitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes. It supports the arch of your foot. If you strain your plantar fascia, it gets weak, swollen and irritated. Then your heel or the bottom of your foot hurts when you stand or walk.
Give your feet a rest. Cut back on activities that make your foot hurt. Try not to walk or run on hard surfaces.
To reduce pain and swelling, try putting ice on your heel. Or take an over-the-counter pain reliever like ibuprofen (such as Motrin), naproxen, or aspirin.
Do toe stretches , calf stretches and towel stretches several times a day, especially when you first get up in the morning.
Get a new pair of shoes. Pick shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole. Or try heel cups or shoe inserts. Use them in both shoes, even if only one foot hurts.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you
1. It is winter time here, what shoes would you recommend.
2. Would you recommend surgery for the planter fasciitis?
3.would you recommend a Cortizone shot for the planter fasciitis?
4. I really can't even walk on it.
1. It is winter time here, what shoes would you recommend.
2. Would you recommend surgery for the planter fasciitis?
3.would you recommend a Cortizone shot for the planter fasciitis?
4. I really can't even walk on it.
Brief Answer:
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
1. You need shoes with toe spacing, good arch support and a cushioned sole. In case all the three things are not present in a single shoe then you can use a shoe insert for arch support and a rubber insert between your first two toes.
2. Surgical treatment is not recommended for plantar fasciitis unless there are bony spurs present on MRI scan.
3. Cortizone shot can be considered if the pain killers are not providing adequate relief. The shot will provide you a symptomatic relief for few weeks.
4. If the pain is so severe then do consult your orthopedician for stronger prescription medicines or the cortisone shot.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
1. You need shoes with toe spacing, good arch support and a cushioned sole. In case all the three things are not present in a single shoe then you can use a shoe insert for arch support and a rubber insert between your first two toes.
2. Surgical treatment is not recommended for plantar fasciitis unless there are bony spurs present on MRI scan.
3. Cortizone shot can be considered if the pain killers are not providing adequate relief. The shot will provide you a symptomatic relief for few weeks.
4. If the pain is so severe then do consult your orthopedician for stronger prescription medicines or the cortisone shot.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you… I will proceed with the Cortizone shot. Much apprciation!!
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
Please do recommend our services to others too in case you found them helpful. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
Please do recommend our services to others too in case you found them helpful. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you the best in whatever you do.
Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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