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What Causes Severe Pain In The Foot?
Question: I am having severe, sharp, pain in my foot. The pain is present when I am standing and walking. It will go away when I am off my feet. I can move my foot while I am sitting with minimal discomfort, except in one direction. This is not an ongoing issue, but sudden onset. However, I cannot identify a specific situation that I can attribute the pain. Any suggestions on what may be causing the pain?
Brief Answer:
Freiberg disease vs Stress fractures
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
It is possible that you may be having a problem with your second metatarsal head of your 2nd toe region. This is called Freiberg disease, where there is death of a part of the bone. Other cause could be stress fractures.
It would be helpful to get an Xray of the foot in AP and oblique planes to confirm.
Use silicone pass under the foot in your footwear. UAE Microcellular rubber Slippers . Pain killers should help. Avoid weight bearing on the affected side.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr.Aashish Raghu
Freiberg disease vs Stress fractures
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
It is possible that you may be having a problem with your second metatarsal head of your 2nd toe region. This is called Freiberg disease, where there is death of a part of the bone. Other cause could be stress fractures.
It would be helpful to get an Xray of the foot in AP and oblique planes to confirm.
Use silicone pass under the foot in your footwear. UAE Microcellular rubber Slippers . Pain killers should help. Avoid weight bearing on the affected side.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr.Aashish Raghu
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Dr. Yogesh D
I have had the pain for about 24 hours, so i am guessing an xray is my next option??
I have been running and hiking my entire life and the pain came the morning after a hike. Again, I cannot pinpoint a moment when I twisted my ankle or foot that would account for the pain.
I have been running and hiking my entire life and the pain came the morning after a hike. Again, I cannot pinpoint a moment when I twisted my ankle or foot that would account for the pain.
Brief Answer:
Exact site of pain
Detailed Answer:
Can you tell me where exactly you have the pain
Exact site of pain
Detailed Answer:
Can you tell me where exactly you have the pain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Just below the ankle in the foot. Not in the heel, but towards the toes. Whatever that bone/area that is... hope that is helpful.
I apologize, I used "that" too much in my last response.
I apologize, I used "that" too much in my last response.
Brief Answer:
Get an Xray
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your reply.
Do go ahead with the foot Xray in AP and Oblique views and upload for my review.
Get an Xray
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your reply.
Do go ahead with the foot Xray in AP and Oblique views and upload for my review.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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