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What Causes Pain At The Heels Radiating To The Rest Of The Sole While Walking Or Putting Pressure On The Foot?
Question: hi, the bottoms of my feet hurt. mostly around the heel area, but certainly not limited to only the heel area. it hurts to walk on or put pressure on them.
Brief Answer:
Probably fungal infection,follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptom seems to be related to a fungal infection.
The pain that you feel is related to the inflammation.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
-use an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream
-you can also use oral antifungal medications. You should consult your doctor about this treatment.
-for the pain you can take anti inflammatory medications like ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
-Wash and dry frequently the area
-Use cotton socks
-Avoid sugar in your diet
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Probably fungal infection,follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptom seems to be related to a fungal infection.
The pain that you feel is related to the inflammation.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
-use an antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream
-you can also use oral antifungal medications. You should consult your doctor about this treatment.
-for the pain you can take anti inflammatory medications like ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
-Wash and dry frequently the area
-Use cotton socks
-Avoid sugar in your diet
Hope my answer was helpful. If you have any other question Ill be glad to help.
Regards,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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