Foot Pain

Pain in the feet hinders walking, running and many other activities. Figuring out the underlying cause and then providing the appropriate treatment as soon as possible, is important to prevent further complications.

Signs and symptoms-

foot pain may be in any part of the foot. The toes, heels, arches or soles may be affected. The pain can range from mild to severe and may be acute or chronic. Pain and discomfort in the feet can be accompanied by-

Swelling- may be generalized or limited to the affected area.
Redness- usually present accompanying pain when the underlying cause is injury.
Tingling sensation
Discolouration- may be seen in case of hemorrhages etc.

Causes of Foot Pain

multiple causes can lead to pain in the feet. These include –

Wearing shoes that are too tight or too loose. Shoes that are too high healed can also lead to discomfort.
Injury- feet injuries are very common in sportsmen. Even in people who are not into sports, feet injuries can occur from normal activities like walking or running. Injuries may occur due to extensive exercises or sports activities.
Fracture- if any bone in the foot is fractured, it leads to severe pain. Immediate treatment and post treatment care is important.
Arthritis- the most common cause of joint pain. Out of the 33 joints in the foot, any of them can be affected by arthritis.
Gout
Diabetes mellitus- very high blood glucose levels start to adversely affect the feet. Nerve damage, sores and ulcers may occur.
Athletes foot

Treatment

The best course of treatment is decided on the basis of the cause. At our Specialist Clinic in Chandigarh, our experts are here to asses your signs and symptoms throroughly to determine what is causing you pain. Providing symptomatic relief through physiotherapy and medications is our priority. After the cause has been established, we work towards its remedy. Helping you deal with the pain while working towards fixing its cause is how our patients always leave with a smile on their faces and pain free feet.