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What Causes Pain On Outer Part Of Foot With History Of Marathon Running?
I have a pain on the outer part of my foot near the arch close to the rear of the foot ankle. I ran a half marathon which is my normal weekend running yesterday with the discomfort. Today it is extremely uncomfortable to walk flat footed on that side and it has a creaky feeling. I want to make sure it isn t too serious. I have Kaiser but don t have money to pay for any crazy co-pays for x-rays. No bruising or noticeable swelling.
Hello and welcome to HCM, Pain on outer part of the foot after running a marathon is suggestive of soft tissue or bone injury. X-ray of the foot is necessary to look for the type of injury. Thus, you will have to arrange for the investigation. In the meanwhile you can take painkiller to relieve the pain. Rest to the foot and hot fomentation will also help. However, definitive management can only be done once diagnosis is made.
Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri
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What Causes Pain On Outer Part Of Foot With History Of Marathon Running?
Hello and welcome to HCM, Pain on outer part of the foot after running a marathon is suggestive of soft tissue or bone injury. X-ray of the foot is necessary to look for the type of injury. Thus, you will have to arrange for the investigation. In the meanwhile you can take painkiller to relieve the pain. Rest to the foot and hot fomentation will also help. However, definitive management can only be done once diagnosis is made. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri