Have Pain On The Foot When Standing Or Walking And When Side Of Foot Is Pressed. Underlying Cause?

Posted on Sat, 13 Jul 2013

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Question : pain on the out side and centre of the left foot when standing or walking pain felt when side of foot is pressed onbone at side of foot

Answered by Dr. Dr. Basheer Ahamed (2 hours later)

Hello,

Welcome to XXXXXXX Thanks for your query.

Pain in the foot may be due to

1. Trauma.

2. Fasciitis of the Plantar fascia of the foot.

3. Osteoporosis of the bones.

4. Referred pain from ankle or knee pathology.

You may need

X XXXXXXX of the area.

Analgesic for pain.

Physiotherapy

Hot Fomentation to the sole.

Simvastatin may also cause muscular pain in many patients.
Consult with your doctor in this regard.

Hope the answer helps you.
Pleased to answer other queries.

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