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yes, the ball at the bottom of my foot and undernealth my toes is very painful. The foot swells up after wearing heels to work. I don t think its plantar fasciitis. it feels like I injured something in that area. I have iced it but the pain comes back.
Plantar fasciitis is a possible cause of the pain underneath your toes because the plantar fascia extends from the heel to the toes. Another possible cause of the pain, especially if you walk a lot or use high heels is fracture of the metatarsals.
In both cases seeing a physiotherapist and taking paracetamol and ibuprofen might suffice but if no improvement with these you will need to see your doctor.
I hope I have answered to your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards, Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Ball Of The Foot?
Hello, Plantar fasciitis is a possible cause of the pain underneath your toes because the plantar fascia extends from the heel to the toes. Another possible cause of the pain, especially if you walk a lot or use high heels is fracture of the metatarsals. In both cases seeing a physiotherapist and taking paracetamol and ibuprofen might suffice but if no improvement with these you will need to see your doctor. I hope I have answered to your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician