What Causes Pain In Ball Of Foot?

Posted on Mon, 15 Dec 2014

Question: Hello. My 14 year old daughter has been having constant pain in the ball of her foot accompanied by sharp, stabbing pain. And MRI and X-Ray show no physical abornmalities. We're waiting for the result of a Lyme test, which we all think will be negative. Do you have any suggestions as to what to look for next? We're all kind of stumped. Thank you so much.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
To rule out Vitamin B12 deficiency

Detailed Answer:
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Dear XXXX

If there are no positive signs like trigger point, redness or swelling then its unlikely to be due to significant pathology.

One of the possibility that needs to be considered in absence of any other clinical signs is Vitamin B12 deficiency especially if the symptoms are present in both feet.

In the meantime local application of hot water fomentation , multivitamin and Calcium supplements along with leg elevation while sleeping will be beneficial.

Do keep me updated about the progress.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Paediatric Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (23 hours later)

Thank you very much. I'll mention it to her doctor.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take care

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX

Kindly keep me updated about her progress and the final conclusion.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari