Pain in the foot

Foot pain is a very common complaint among orthopedic patients. The foot is the most important anatomical subsystem of the human skeleton, because it provides a straight leg on two legs, which, in fact, distinguishes homo sapiens from the animal. But even such a complex and perfect mechanism, as a foot, can break down.

Structurally, the foot consists of more than fifteen bones and more than ten joints, which allows the human body to balance on two legs and carry large loads in this position.

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Causes of foot pain

Doctors say that the foot health is affected by what shoes we wear. The desire of modern man to follow the pace with fashion, oddly enough, often leads to some disturbances in the functioning of the foot. High heels, narrow noses, flat sole - all this can cause pain in the foot. If you add to this excess weight, increased stress on the legs, then pain in the foot is ensured. Prolonged bed rest in some patients leads to a chemical impoverishment of the bones, muscles and tendons in the foot area, which ultimately leads to pain.

Chronic and systemic diseases have more serious consequences for foot health. For example, posttraumatic or chronic osteoporosis is almost always accompanied by diffuse pain of the foot. Vascular lesions in this part of the foot can also cause unpleasant painful sensations.

Local foci of pain in the foot can be caused by several reasons.

1. Plantar fasciitis - stretching of the fascia - connective tissue bands in the foot area. It is accompanied by pain in the heel and around the arch of the foot. The launched version of fasciitis with excessive stretching or strain of the tendon at the junction with the heel bone leads to deformation of the heel, resulting in a calcaneal spur.
2. Arthritis, as well as problems with blood vessels and capillaries, jamming and nerve damage, orthopedic problems also cause pain in the foot.
3. Metatzalgia - age biochemical and biomechanical changes in the composition of bones and ligaments, which leads to pain and disruption of normal functioning of the foot. Rheumatoid arthritis and bursitis are the most common effects of metatarsalgia.
4. Neuroma is a benign proliferation of nerve tissue around the nerve itself. Most often, such pain in the foot is localized at the base of the 3rd and 4th fingers. The main reason - narrow or uncomfortable shoes.
5. Injuries and dislocations of the feet. Depending on the degree and shape of the lesion, pain in the foot can have a different nature. Injuries are usually diagnosed with an X-ray. With dislocation of the bones of the metatarsus or a dislocation in the joint of the Lisfranc, the metatarsal bones deform. With a sharp turn of the foot, a dislocation of the tarsal bones or a dislocation in the joint of the Chopar can occur. The site of the trauma swells and it hurts a lot, making walking difficult. The displacement of the talus in the talus-calcaneus and talon-navicular joints leads to rupture of ligaments and deformities of the foot. When the feet are dislocated in the ankle, ligaments and capsules of the joint usually tear. Possible fractures of the inner ankle and the inverting of the foot.
6. Flattened acquired and traumatic. It leads to deformation of the foot, which can be accompanied by a burning sensation in the joint area of the foot, and periodic pains, especially when walking and running. Most often, people suffer, who often and for a long time experience stress on their feet. Excess weight only aggravates this state of affairs.
7. Erythromelalgia. It can be caused by arsenic polyneuropathy, scleroderma, deep vein thrombophlebitis of the lower leg, neuroma of one of the nerves of the shin and foot, hypertension, drug allergy, leukemia, polycythemia, thrombocytosis and also overheating of the feet. It occurs most often among men 30-45 years old. It is accompanied by pain in the foot and burning in the toes, mainly as a reaction to high temperature.
8. Bursitis, calluses, plantar warts, ingrown nails. The main reason is uncomfortable shoes.

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What if you have a sore foot?

First, shoes should always be comfortable. Especially it concerns those whose work is somehow connected with the load on the legs. Secondly, beware and try to avoid foot injuries in every possible way. Thirdly, never engage in self-medication, but immediately contact a doctor who can make an accurate diagnosis in the clinic. If the pain in the foot becomes unbearable, you can take an anesthetic, and then consult a doctor.