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What Does Pain In The Ball Of The Foot Indicate?

I am having pain on the ball of my foot just below my 3rd, 4th and little toe. No obvious swelling or discoloration. Icing doesn’t help. Pain is present mostly when I walk.
This occurred about a 2 weeks ago and took about 10 days for the pain to ease. It’s back again in the same spot.
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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1. As far as your symptoms and case history is concerned a thorough examination by an orthopedic surgeon/Podiatrist is mandatory since it could be a stress fracture or because of gout. [will take an x-ray and serum uric acid levels]

2. Other causes he might be interested to rule out are an inflammatory condition [arthritis], or injury to the nerves of the feet [peripheral neuropathy].
PS. other commonest conditions to look out for are plantar fasciitis, Morton neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome, metatarsalgia, tendonitis.

3. till then adequate bed rest, OTC [over the counter] analgesic like Ibuprofen is sufficient along with Vitamin B and C to help in healing.

PS. please consult your primary physician or podiatrist for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
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What Does Pain In The Ball Of The Foot Indicate?

** Thanks for contacting with your health concern. Thanks for contacting with your health concern 1. As far as your symptoms and case history is concerned a thorough examination by an orthopedic surgeon/Podiatrist is mandatory since it could be a stress fracture or because of gout. [will take an x-ray and serum uric acid levels] 2. Other causes he might be interested to rule out are an inflammatory condition [arthritis], or injury to the nerves of the feet [peripheral neuropathy]. PS. other commonest conditions to look out for are plantar fasciitis, Morton neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome, metatarsalgia, tendonitis. 3. till then adequate bed rest, OTC [over the counter] analgesic like Ibuprofen is sufficient along with Vitamin B and C to help in healing. PS. please consult your primary physician or podiatrist for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.