Foot Pain

Foot pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include poorly fitting shoes, prolonged period on feet, overuse such as long walks or running a marathon, sprains, strains, or trauma.

See a doctor immediately if you:

• Have an open wound or obvious deformity.
• Experience severe pain or swelling.
• Can't bear any weight on your foot.
• Show signs of infection, such as redness or fever.
• Have a wound that isn't healing.

Make an appointment to see a doctor if you:

• Have swelling that doesn't improve in two to five days.
• Feel pain that persists or worsens.
• Struggle to work or do daily tasks.
• Experience numbness, burning, or tingling

Sources: Mayo Clinic and others.