Foot pain can impact your everyday life and may come in a variety of forms. Heel pain can be debilitating and is often a sign of plantar fasciitis or heel spurs. Pain in the ball of the foot can indicate metatarsalgia, inflammation of the ball of the foot, as well as Morton’s neuroma, which is the thickening of tissue around the nerves. Sesamoiditis, which develops from injuries to the sesamoid bones, can also cause pain in the ball of your foot. Patients who are experiencing pain in the arch of the foot may be suffering from flat feet or fallen arches. Pain in the toes can be caused by a variety of issues including gout, bunions, hammertoes, turf toe, toe sprains or toe fractures. If you are suffering from foot pain, make sure to consult with a podiatrist for a proper diagnosis and treatment method.
Foot Pain
Foot pain can be extremely painful and debilitating. If you have a foot pain, consult with one of our podiatrists from Summit Podiatry. Our doctors will assess your condition and provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment.
Causes
Foot pain is a very broad condition that could be caused by one or more ailments. The most common include:
- Bunions
- Hammertoes
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Bone Spurs
- Corns
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenails
- Arthritis (such as Gout, Rheumatoid, and Osteoarthritis)
- Flat Feet
- Injury (from stress fractures, broken toe, foot, ankle, Achilles tendon ruptures, and sprains)
- And more
Diagnosis
To figure out the cause of foot pain, podiatrists utilize several different methods. This can range from simple visual inspections and sensation tests to X-rays and MRI scans. Prior medical history, family medical history, and any recent physical traumatic events will all be taken into consideration for a proper diagnosis.
Treatment
Treatment depends upon the cause of the foot pain. Whether it is resting, staying off the foot, or having surgery; podiatrists have a number of treatment options available for foot pain.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Wilmington, Whiteville, and Wallace, NC . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.
