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Suggest Treatment For Severe Foot Pain In An Elderly Person
Question: I am 70 and ingood health. In the last week my feet have become very painfultothe point where now I cant walk normally and when itry it is with a lot of pain. My ankle flexibility is limited yet I see no gross swelling.. Suggestion,please?
Brief Answer:
Likely to be arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Pain with reduced movement of the joint is likely to be due to an arthritis. There are several possible causes like infections, uric acid, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. It is better to see a doctor and have yourself examined and investigated. Till then you can get some relief with anti inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen if you are not allergic to it and don't have other health issues.
Take care,
Likely to be arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Pain with reduced movement of the joint is likely to be due to an arthritis. There are several possible causes like infections, uric acid, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. It is better to see a doctor and have yourself examined and investigated. Till then you can get some relief with anti inflammatory medicine like Ibuprofen if you are not allergic to it and don't have other health issues.
Take care,
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