How Do You Diagnose Common Foot Problems?
We may worry endlessly about the health of our heart or the threat of cancer, but how often do we consider the health of our feet? Considering how much abuse your feet take every day, it may be worth your while to examine causes of foot pain or discomfort. Often a simple fix is available to help you get back on your feet again. Feel your painful foot with your hand. If the pain is centered around the joint of your big toe, it could be a bunion. Bunions often cause the first joint (closest to the inside of your foot) to be slanted outward. Change your shoes to relieve pressure on the inflamed joint. Tight shoes or narrow shoes often make the problem worse. Apply a cushioned bunion pad, available at drugstores. Consult a physician if these simple fixes do not alleviate the problem. Your doctor may take an X-ray and could recommend surgery. Examine your toes if you have pain there. Are any curled up like claws? This could be hammertoes, which can cause pain on the top of your toe in the m
