Question 1

what do you advise if i'm type 2 diabetic. i have been suffering severe feet pain and swelling..burning pain..probable cause?

Accepted Answer

See Podiatrist: Need to be examined, so proper care can be provided. Neuropathy, circulatory issues or biomechanical causes can all possibly be contributing to these symptoms.

Question 2

no injury. have outer ankle/foot pain for > 3 weeks no swelling/bruiseing antinflammatories & icing but pain is worse. clean xrays, dr gave no cause.

Accepted Answer

Purely based: On exact location of pain and clinical exam the doctor should have a differential diagnosis. Xrays only show bone and are only going to help if there is bony injury.
If you simply mark your foot with an "x" take a pic and post it a differential diagnosis could be given...Was your doctor a specialist?

Question 3

i have a lot of foot pain, and numbness in my toes along with severe swelling troubles walking tingling. i really want to get to the bottom of this :(?

Accepted Answer

Then see a doctor.: Numbness an bea local issue like a neuroma or a tarsal tunnel. Diseases like diabetes can cause numbness. Herniated discs in the back can cause numb toes, vitamin deficiencies can cause numb toes. Small shoes can cause numb toes....

Question 4

i have lateral foot pain. there is some bruising and swelling it hurts when im resting and walking. should i get an xray? i have been doing the rice method but that doesn't seem to work. what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An evaluation and x ray may be obtained by seeing urgent care or your PCP. To rule out a fracture, please have an x ray. Apply local ice, take Motrin for pain and elevate your foot.

Question 5

can feet swelling or feet pain be just from obesity?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The extra fat can impend circulation of blood in the veins as well as lymph vessels by crimping them off at the groin. Obesity is often the cause of cardiac problems and high blood pressure which are 2 conditions that can cause swelling of the dependent parts of the body.

Question 6

how can one diagnose foot pain when there is no swelling?

Accepted Answer

See podiatrist: Swelling does not always occur with pain.
See apodiatrist for exam.

Question 7

what could be causing my foot pain and swelling on the top of my left foot? it hursts all day with no relief, and i did not enjure the foot.

Accepted Answer

Stress fracture: There are lots of reasons for insidious foot pain (pain for no apparent reason). Most common is a stress fracture. Most people do not remember any injury. Other reasons can be tendinitis, gout, neuritis or an infection. I would rest, ice and see my favorite podiatrist for an x-ray.

Question 8

my son felt a sharp pain on outside of left side of foot. pain has been sporadic . no swelling.?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: There are many causes of pain in the foot without any apparent trauma.  Without knowing more about your boy's health history and getting a look at his tootsie, i'd be misleading you with any specific answers.

It's always safest and best to bring it in to a podiatrist, perhaps get an x-ray, and know for certain.  Hope your boy feels better and good luck!

Question 9

foot pain + redness + occasional swelling, happens to both feet, happens randomly.  occurs during or after sleep.  pain lasts a few days then goes.?

Accepted Answer

Foot pain: Random pain and redness in the feet is often from a shoe problem and related to exercise, work and posture.  If shoes are good fit and problem recurs then seed a medical exam to rule out a problem.

Question 10

i am experiencing  heel pain, foot pain and ankle swelling. the following also describes me: ankle pain. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Sprain? Fracture?: Go to an urgent care or ER if you can not get a hold of your doctor if you have one by phone. Take care.

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Causes for swelling of feet with pain on bottom

A member asked:

What do you advise if i'm type 2 diabetic. i have been suffering severe feet pain and swelling..burning pain..probable cause?

A member asked:

No injury. have outer ankle/foot pain for > 3 weeks no swelling/bruiseing antinflammatories & icing but pain is worse. clean xrays, dr gave no cause.

A member asked:

I have a lot of foot pain, and numbness in my toes along with severe swelling troubles walking tingling. i really want to get to the bottom of this :(?

A member asked:

I have lateral foot pain. there is some bruising and swelling it hurts when im resting and walking. should i get an xray? i have been doing the rice method but that doesn't seem to work. what could be the cause of this?

A member asked:

Can feet swelling or feet pain be just from obesity?

A member asked:

How can one diagnose foot pain when there is no swelling?

A member asked:

What could be causing my foot pain and swelling on the top of my left foot? it hursts all day with no relief, and i did not enjure the foot.

A member asked:

My son felt a sharp pain on outside of left side of foot. pain has been sporadic . no swelling.?

A member asked:

Foot pain + redness + occasional swelling, happens to both feet, happens randomly. occurs during or after sleep. pain lasts a few days then goes.?

A member asked:

I am experiencing heel pain, foot pain and ankle swelling. the following also describes me: ankle pain. what should i do?

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