Foot Pain, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction
1:17 Causes of Foot pain
2:31 Symptoms of Foot pain
3:04 Diagnosis of Foot pain
4:02 Treatment of Foot pain



Foot pain is a condition characterized by pain and discomfort in a specific area of the foot.
• The foot is a complex anatomical structure made up of 26 bones, 33 joints, multiple muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics.
• There are also fat-pads in the foot to help with weight-bearing and absorbing impact
• The foot is the foundation of movement carrying us from one place to another every day
• Foot pain can affect any part of the foot, from the toes to the Achilles tendon located at the back of the heels.
• When little discomfort or pain is experienced in the foot, it is an indication that something is wrong. Something might be wrong with how the foot is interacting with external influences or with the interaction of internal structures of the foot.
• How and when that occurs, and the location of the pain may help in determining the cause and severity of your condition.
• Delayed treatment of some foot pain can lead to complications, chronic long-term pain, and even disability

CAUSES
Foot pain may be caused by many different diseases, injuries, improper footwear, or even due to overuse
Some causes of foot pain may include:
• Bunions
• Achilles tendinitis
• Bone spurs
• Gout
• Flatfeet
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Tumors
• Arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Ingrown toenails
• High heels or poorly fitted shoes
• Haglund’s deformity
• Plantar Warts
• Stress fractures
• Tendinitis
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome
• Hammertoe and mallet toe
• Corns and calluses
• Broken foot
• Morton’s neuroma
• Bursitis
• Metatarsalgia
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Osteomyelitis
• Plantar Warts
• Ligament Sprains

SYMPTOMS
• Pain and tenderness
• Swelling
• Redness
• Numbness/ tingling in the affected area

It is important to seek immediate medical help if foot pain is accompanied by:
• Severe pain or swelling
• An open wound or wound that is oozing out pus
• Inability to walk or put pressure on the foot
• Signs of infections such as redness, warmth, and tenderness
• Fever over 100 F