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What Causes Pain In Foot?
Question: my mom is 63yrs old and was operated 2 months ago for sinusitis polyps. she is fine with sinus problem. but has been complaining since some 6-7 months about pain in the front part of foot on the back side where we have cushions in toe near fingers.feels pain after some walking has changed footwear too. now pain stays all time.please advise. her weight is 63kg and height 5feet 1inch.
Brief Answer:
Due to metatarsalgia
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in foot as you have described is likely to be due to metatarsalgia.
It can happen due to hammertoes, flat feet, thinning out of the foot fat pad or due to a bony abnormality like osteoarthritis.
A direct examination by an orthopedician and investyigations like X-ray will help in the proper diagnosis.
Avoid ill fitting shoes and intense activities like jogging.
She can also use properly fitting, supportive footwear such as sneakers or Arch supports or Metatarsal pads or Shock absorbing shoe insoles and inserts.
Stretching exercises of the feet under the guidance of a physiotherapist and mild pain killers like ibuprofen will help her till then.
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
Due to metatarsalgia
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in foot as you have described is likely to be due to metatarsalgia.
It can happen due to hammertoes, flat feet, thinning out of the foot fat pad or due to a bony abnormality like osteoarthritis.
A direct examination by an orthopedician and investyigations like X-ray will help in the proper diagnosis.
Avoid ill fitting shoes and intense activities like jogging.
She can also use properly fitting, supportive footwear such as sneakers or Arch supports or Metatarsal pads or Shock absorbing shoe insoles and inserts.
Stretching exercises of the feet under the guidance of a physiotherapist and mild pain killers like ibuprofen will help her till then.
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
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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