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What Causes Pain In Top Of Foot While Running?
Question: i have been having a lot of pain in the top of my foot while running. it has been getting worse over the past month, now I need to jump off the treadmill one or two time a run and shake my foot out. could this possibly mean I have a stress fracture?
Brief Answer:
there can be mortans neuroma
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case and photo.
There can be possibility of mortans neuroma.
Clinical examination and further investigation like EMG NCV study and MRI will help you.
Many of my patients get relief with methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin you can take consulting your doctor.
For stress fracture diagnosis you can do x ray foot.
If x ray show s stress injury then plaster will help.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
there can be mortans neuroma
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case and photo.
There can be possibility of mortans neuroma.
Clinical examination and further investigation like EMG NCV study and MRI will help you.
Many of my patients get relief with methylcobalamine and neurotropic medication like pregabalin you can take consulting your doctor.
For stress fracture diagnosis you can do x ray foot.
If x ray show s stress injury then plaster will help.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It does not hurt on the bottom of my foot and I do not have any shooting type pain. The pain is localized at the top of the foot and sometimes the ankle. It hurts worse when I stand on my toes or jump. Is this something I can just igore, or do I need to make an appt with my physician? thank you
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
If pain is not severe you can watch the progress. Consult a doctor when it become severe and persistent. You will need to go for further investigations when its severe and persistent.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
If pain is not severe you can watch the progress. Consult a doctor when it become severe and persistent. You will need to go for further investigations when its severe and persistent.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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