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What Are The Symptoms Of Potential Arthritis?
I hurt my foot about 4 year ago. I think I broke a metatarsal but never got it treated.
Now it really hurts to walk on, especially when it is cold. I struggle to put any weight on it, which makes it tricky to walk.
I wanted to know whether it is worth seeing a doctor, or will it be the case of nothing can be done? I am assuming it might have arthritis or a calcium build up around the bone, but find it difficult to get to the doctors because of work) so didnt want to waste my time if the doc just says there is nothing we can do.
Thanks!
Kelly
Now it really hurts to walk on, especially when it is cold. I struggle to put any weight on it, which makes it tricky to walk.
I wanted to know whether it is worth seeing a doctor, or will it be the case of nothing can be done? I am assuming it might have arthritis or a calcium build up around the bone, but find it difficult to get to the doctors because of work) so didnt want to waste my time if the doc just says there is nothing we can do.
Thanks!
Kelly
Fri, 28 Nov 2014
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us,
I have studied your case with diligence.
You may need MRI of ankle and foot to see for development of any avascular necrosis due to injury.
It is advisable to wear low heel shoe to maintain centre of gravity of whole body.
Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles.
Doctor can asses to reduce your pain by doing fusion in foot joint.
This can give pain free stable foot.
Hope this answers your query. 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.
Take care.
Thanks for writing to us,
I have studied your case with diligence.
You may need MRI of ankle and foot to see for development of any avascular necrosis due to injury.
It is advisable to wear low heel shoe to maintain centre of gravity of whole body.
Shoe/footwear should be with soft sole. You can use silicon pad insoles.
Doctor can asses to reduce your pain by doing fusion in foot joint.
This can give pain free stable foot.
Hope this answers your query. 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.
Take care.
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