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What Causes Pain On Bottom Of The Foot?
Question: I have pain on bottom of foot about 2" from small toe near outside of foot. slightly swollen in this area and hurts badly when walking on
Brief Answer:
It need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic forum.
I am Dr Aslam here to help you.
Common conditions causing such presentation is a minor bone injury(in this area,it can happen even with trivial trauma),a soft tissue infection,or just a contusion.
In such cases,I usually order an x-ray.If that is normal,I will give analgesics and antibiotics(if there is signs of infection) for 5-7 days.Usually this will clear the situation.Also,try to keep the limb elevated as possible;avoid prolonged hanging down/walking.
If there is bone injury in x-ray,may need orthopedic evaluation.
Your general practitioner will guide you in this.
Anyhow,I can give a more clear idea,if you give me the following details.
1)For how long this pain was there?
2)Does it followed any incidents like a fall/faulty step/nail or thorn prick?
3)Is the area hot to touch/changed color?
4)Are you feeling febrile/tired?
5)Any other medical illness/regular treatment?
Take care,Thank you.
It need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to healthcare magic forum.
I am Dr Aslam here to help you.
Common conditions causing such presentation is a minor bone injury(in this area,it can happen even with trivial trauma),a soft tissue infection,or just a contusion.
In such cases,I usually order an x-ray.If that is normal,I will give analgesics and antibiotics(if there is signs of infection) for 5-7 days.Usually this will clear the situation.Also,try to keep the limb elevated as possible;avoid prolonged hanging down/walking.
If there is bone injury in x-ray,may need orthopedic evaluation.
Your general practitioner will guide you in this.
Anyhow,I can give a more clear idea,if you give me the following details.
1)For how long this pain was there?
2)Does it followed any incidents like a fall/faulty step/nail or thorn prick?
3)Is the area hot to touch/changed color?
4)Are you feeling febrile/tired?
5)Any other medical illness/regular treatment?
Take care,Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
the pain started last week as a burning sensation at work, i thought it was the shoes,they are new about one month,no heat or color. not feeling any different
Brief Answer:
So bone injury is ruled out.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
So your condition is unlikely a bone injury.
It is most probably an ongoing inflammatory condition like a bursitis/tendinitis,and can be managed with anti-inflammatory drugs for a few days.
I guess your shoe is a proper fitting,and not too tight.It will be fine if you could go back to the older one for a few days,and see whether there is any difference or not.
Anyhow,though unlikely,we have to rule out infection also.
Your general practitioner can well manage this condition.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have no further questions,you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing a faster recovery,Thank you.
So bone injury is ruled out.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
So your condition is unlikely a bone injury.
It is most probably an ongoing inflammatory condition like a bursitis/tendinitis,and can be managed with anti-inflammatory drugs for a few days.
I guess your shoe is a proper fitting,and not too tight.It will be fine if you could go back to the older one for a few days,and see whether there is any difference or not.
Anyhow,though unlikely,we have to rule out infection also.
Your general practitioner can well manage this condition.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have no further questions,you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing a faster recovery,Thank you.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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