Foot pain can result from using uncomfortable shoes. Usually, if the pain goes away quickly, there is no cause for concern.
However, if it is persistent, then this may indicate a serious illness. You should immediately consult a doctor, neurologist or orthopedist who can make an appropriate diagnosis.
The pain can manifest itself both in the entire mortar, and in its separate part: on the heel, in the fingers, in the Achilles tendon.
You should know that the foot contains twenty-four bones, which, in turn, form the transverse and longitudinal arches.
Every day our feet withstand an enormous load, and if a person, moreover, plays sports, the load increases even more. So, when running, the foot makes the jerks from the ground or floor soft, and also helps not only to push off, but also to keep balance.
In this article, we will analyze why your feet can hurt and how you can deal with it.
Causes of pain in the feet
There are many reasons for foot pain. Here are the most common ones.
Flat feet
This is a disease that could have been diagnosed as a child. Flat feet make the arch of the foot flat, so it can almost completely lose its shock-absorbing properties.
A person has severe pain in his legs after a long walk or running. It is interesting that the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity suffer from this disease several times more often than the stronger sex.
If flat feet start, it can lead to arthritis or arthrosis, as well as cause pain in the calves, back, curvature of the spine.
Flat feet are manifested as follows:
At the end of the day, heaviness and fatigue appear in the legs, and edema may form in the ankle area. The foot becomes wider, the legs get tired quickly. It is difficult for the fairer sex to walk in heels.
Injury
This is a fairly common phenomenon. A bruise causes pain in the foot, the foot swells and swells, and hematomas appear on the skin.
Sprained or torn ligaments
Sprains can occur after playing sports or experiencing tremendous physical exertion. Because of this, severe pain appears in the foot, and the foot also swells.
If there is a rupture of the ligaments, then the pain is sharp and sharp, and the foot may hurt, even if you are sitting or lying, it is impossible to step on it.
Fracture
During the fracture, the foot hurts very much, it is impossible to step on it.
Arthritis of the joints of the foot
With this disease, pain occurs in the foot, under the fingers, swelling appears, and the joint becomes constrained. In addition, the skin over the joint turns red, it is very hot to the touch.
Tibialis posterior tendinitis
With this disease, aching pain appears in the foot, which disappear after you have rested. However, if the disease is started, then this pain can become chronic, it will not go away after rest, and it will also increase with movement - running and even walking.
Hallux valgus of the thumb and little finger
In this case, the little toe or big toe will move towards the other toes on the foot, and part of the joint from the inner or outer part of the foot is enlarged.
Metatarsalgia
It appears as pain in the sole of the foot, it becomes impossible to lean on the foot because of it.
Plantar fasciitis
It manifests itself as follows: the heel hurts, or part of the sole inside. Usually, acute pain can occur in the morning when a person gets out of bed, and during the day it disappears.
Heel spurs
With this disease, it is difficult for a person to move (and even stand) due to very severe pain in the back of the foot.
Achilles tendinitis
This disease is manifested by sharp and shooting pain in the back of the foot and lower leg. Your feet can hurt if you start moving after a long rest.
Osteoporosis
It is a condition that decreases bone density. Osteoporosis can cause our bones to lose their strength, become brittle and break easily. Most often, this disease occurs in the elderly, while women suffer from osteoporosis three times more often, a man's weeks.
This disease manifests itself as follows: the foot hurts while at rest, and the pain can increase significantly if a person walks or runs. You may also experience pain if you press on the bone of the foot, which is near the skin.
Phlebeurysm
This disease is manifested by a feeling of heaviness in the legs and feet. And in the later stages of varicose veins, pain in the foot also occurs.
Obliterating endarteritis
This disease is manifested by the fact that the foot of the leg may become numb, there is aching and chronic pain in it, and acute pain may also occur if you are hypothermic. Also, ulcers may appear on the foot, a person may begin to limp.
Diabetic foot
This is one of the complications of a disease such as diabetes. The disease is manifested by swelling and pain in the foot, in addition, ulcers may form on the skin. The foot may go numb and the legs feel weak.
Ligamentitis
This disease manifests itself in the form of inflammation of the ligaments, and the inflammation, in turn, causes pain in the foot. At the same time, pain can be in the instep, on the sole, on the side, and also in the ankle area.
Gout
With this disease of the kidneys and joints, the body accumulates uric acid, disrupts metabolism, uric acid salts are deposited in the joints, in the skin, forming "nodules". This disease must be treated.
With gout, there is sudden pain in the foot, especially in the toes. Swelling may also form, and the skin becomes hot in the area of pain.
Complications of pain in the feet
If the above diseases are left untreated, it can lead to very unpleasant complications.
That flat feet can cause deformity of the foot, as well as pain in the legs and spine, and also cause scoliosis.
Varicose veins can cause thrombosis, or phlebitis is a very dangerous complication. If you start gout, stones form in the stones, kidney failure may appear, which will cause death.
If a diabetic foot begins to develop, then a person's legs will develop ulcers, and the legs can simply cease to feel, to feel pain even in a lying or sitting position. If sensitivity is lost and vascular blockage occurs, this can threaten limb amputation.
Prevention
In order for foot pains to bother you as rarely as possible, doctors offer the following preventive measures:
- play sports regularly. So, running is great as a workout. In addition, this list can include swimming, cycling, skiing, and walking.
- Before you head out to your running workout, you should warm up thoroughly, paying particular attention to your feet.
- you need to run in special sports shoes, which are recommended to be changed every six months.
- if you feel that your legs are tired - rest!
- as a preventive measure, it is useful (and pleasant) to walk with bare feet on the grass.
- it is best to choose shoes in the afternoon, when the feet are slightly swollen. This will help you make the right choice.
- shoes should be comfortable and not chafe.
Pain in the foot is an extremely unpleasant thing. Therefore, when the above symptoms appear, you should definitely consult a doctor, and also follow preventive recommendations in order to prevent the development of complications.
