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What Causes Chronic Foot Pain?

I m having chronic foot pain, for the past two months,after walking/running 5 miles in what I think we re the wrong type of shoes and also after standing on my feet for 4 to 5 hours working at a grocery store. I guess I m wondering if that s why my feet is still feeling this way of if it could be something else going on!
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
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Hi,

The commonest causes of foot pain are one of hte following:
Fascitis meaning there is inflammation with edema development in fascial planes causes pressure and pain.
Tendon of Achilles inflammation.
Calcaneal spur.
Corns.
This can be diagnosed by the following:
Consult Podiatrist or Orthopedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation.
Get investigated for thyroid functions, diabetes, Vitamin D deficiency.
Get corrected any medical problems.
Anti-inflammatory medicines.
Oral steroids if required.
Dipping the feet in warm saline solution helps.
Change to proper shoes and slippers.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Causes Chronic Foot Pain?

Hi, The commonest causes of foot pain are one of hte following: Fascitis meaning there is inflammation with edema development in fascial planes causes pressure and pain. Tendon of Achilles inflammation. Calcaneal spur. Corns. This can be diagnosed by the following: Consult Podiatrist or Orthopedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation. Get investigated for thyroid functions, diabetes, Vitamin D deficiency. Get corrected any medical problems. Anti-inflammatory medicines. Oral steroids if required. Dipping the feet in warm saline solution helps. Change to proper shoes and slippers. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon