Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Pain In The Right Foot?
Question: Twp days ago I started having pain in my right foot. I have had no know trauma to the foot. I am faily active and weigh 180 on a 5'9" frame. The pain has steadily gotten worse and last night I could not sleep and I can barely walk on it today. I am 71 years old and this has never occurred before
Brief Answer:
Stress fracture
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing severe pain in your foot. Despite not being any trauma you could have a stress fracture of one of the bones in your foot. It can come on gradually and cause severe pain. The other option is plantar fasciitis. This is swelling and inflammation of the tendons on the bottom of the foot. It also can come on gradually and be excruciating pain. I would recommend that you see your medical provider to get an xray of the foot. You may also be prescribed pain medication or anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. You could even start taking over the counter ibuprofen while you are waiting to see your doctor.
In summary
1. possible stress fracture or plantar fasciitis
2. Start anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen
3. See your medical provider for exam and x-rays
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Stress fracture
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing severe pain in your foot. Despite not being any trauma you could have a stress fracture of one of the bones in your foot. It can come on gradually and cause severe pain. The other option is plantar fasciitis. This is swelling and inflammation of the tendons on the bottom of the foot. It also can come on gradually and be excruciating pain. I would recommend that you see your medical provider to get an xray of the foot. You may also be prescribed pain medication or anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. You could even start taking over the counter ibuprofen while you are waiting to see your doctor.
In summary
1. possible stress fracture or plantar fasciitis
2. Start anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen
3. See your medical provider for exam and x-rays
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
