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What Causes Pain In Foot Of A Medical Transcriptionist?
I am a medical transcriptionist and all of a sudden I have pain in my right foot, along the top left part of my foot. This is the foot that I use the pedal on. Can we get conditions in our foot, similar to carpal tunnel in the wrist from repetitive motion? It feels really tight. I am a 38 year old female and I have been doing this for 12 years. Thank you in advance. Steph
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hi,
Based on the history you seem to be suffering from tarsal tunnel syndrome. It is quite similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, which occurs in the wrist. Both disorders arise from the compression of a nerve in a confined space.
An injury, such as an ankle sprain or repetitive may produce painful swelling in or near the tunnel, resulting in compression of the nerve. However, other possibilities may include ganglion cyst, swollen tendon, arthritis or diabetes. Advised orthopedic consultation for further evaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Based on the history you seem to be suffering from tarsal tunnel syndrome. It is quite similar to carpal tunnel syndrome, which occurs in the wrist. Both disorders arise from the compression of a nerve in a confined space.
An injury, such as an ankle sprain or repetitive may produce painful swelling in or near the tunnel, resulting in compression of the nerve. However, other possibilities may include ganglion cyst, swollen tendon, arthritis or diabetes. Advised orthopedic consultation for further evaluation and treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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