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What Causes Pain In The Ball Of Foot?

Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2015

Question: Pain in the ball of my foot just behind the toes.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide detailed history.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Please send us the duration , type of pain plus whether you had this pain after some injury .
Also whether you take alcohol and was there any previous history of gout .

Please attach any reports if done. This way we will be able to understand your problem better and will help you out .

Take care.

Dr. Shruti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (39 minutes later)

Duration = approx 1 month.
No injury.
Only hurts when walking on it (right foot).
Never had alcohol.
No history of gout.
No pain behind big toe. Pain is centered in the ball and to right of right foot.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follows.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

Thank you for providing the details.

Well since you say its just pain and there is no swelling so the possibility of gout does not exist . What it appears is like metatarsalgia or osteoarthritic changes of the MTP joint . I would recommend you to take naproxen 500 mg twice daily for 5 days and see the response . Other thing is to wear shoes with adequate cushioning and possibly sports shoes with a wide front . Also try to avoid excessive standing or running that means any activity that puts pressure on the affected toe. Any other concerns feel free to ask.

Dr. Shruti

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar