Suggest Treatment For Pain At The Ball Of The Foot

Posted on Sat, 25 Mar 2017

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Question : I HAVE A PAIN ON MY RIGHT FOOT BALL. IT HAS A 3/8" SEMICIRCLE HARD SPOT IN THE SOFT TISSUE AND GETS BETTER THEN WORSE. I TREATED IT WITH ICE PACKS THE IBUPROFEN AND I COULD WALK ON IT..IT SOUNDS LIKE PLANTER'S WART--BUT NO OUTWARD APPEARANCE..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be a callosity or a plantar wart

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic Surgeon.
This hard spot in your right foot ball could be a plantar wart or a callosity( Thickening of normal skin ). I suggest you do hot fomentation, apply Vaseline and use silicone padding at appropriate place in your shoes to avoid pressure while walking.
Take Painkillers only it pains much. If it is a callosity then it should start improving in few days time. Else you will have to consult a skin specialist.
Thanx for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (32 minutes later)

Would you describe "HOT FOMENTATION". THANKS

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Hot fomentation

Detailed Answer:
hi,
Hot fomentation means give heat therapy. Easiest way for foot would be to soak your affected foot in warm water for 10-15 minutes .
Thanx for the question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy