Question 1

when your foots constantly hurts from wearing bad shoes, what is that called?

Accepted Answer

Could be fasciitis : If your a referencing heel pain, it can be plantar fasciitis. You should seek the care of a podiatrist whom will be able to properly address the issues.

Question 2

what are the bones in your foot called?

Accepted Answer

Foot bones: Each has its own names:
heel bone is calcaneus, talus sits atop the calcaneus, there is the cuboid, navicular, three cuneiforms, cuboid, 5 metatarsals and then 5 toes. The big toe is known as the hallux. The hallux is composed of two bones a proximal and distal phalanx. The toes 2-5 each have three bones known as proximal, middle and distal phalanges. There are also two sesamoids.

Question 3

which is it called when someone stands using the outer sides of their feet?

Accepted Answer

The foot is: In a varus atitude or they supinate. Varus direction is a component of supination which describes all three cardinal body planes.

Question 4

what is a foot chiropractor called?

Accepted Answer

Foot chiropractor: I am not sure if a chiropractor treats only feet.  For a foot problem I would see a podiatrist.

Question 5

im doing a project on athletes foot (tinea pedis) and i was wondering why it's called that?

Accepted Answer

Which one?: It is called athletes foot because gym goers easily spread the fungus to each other by walking barefoot in showers and locker rooms, and because the fungus loves moist, dark environments. It's called tinea pedis medically because tinea is any non-invasive fungal infection that eats the keratin in our skin and pedis means "foot". Tinea corporis, or ring worm, is a similar infection onthebody.

Question 6

i have pain in foot from a condition called mortons neuroma?

Accepted Answer

Mortons neuroma: Inflamed portion of nerve often caused by improper support and/or tight fitting shoes over time. Treatments include, more supportive shoes/orthotics, injections, paddings/strappings, physical therapy and surgery.

Question 7

what're the muscle spasms called in your foot?

Accepted Answer

Cramp: Usually when a spasm occurs it creates cramping of the muscles.

Question 8

cold and clammy feet when called on the carpet?

Accepted Answer

Nervous: For some they will sweat profusely or their heart will race. Others, the hands will get clammy for you -its your feet. Try and stay calm, take deep breathes and relax.

Question 9

can a foot injury called sesamoiditis go away on it's own, and how?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Best to rest the area by wearing a pad that off loads the pressure.

Question 10

what is it called when you injure your foot or ankle, but it only lasts for a minute or so?

Accepted Answer

Paroxysm: A paroxysm is a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity or a sudden recurrence or attack of a disease; a sudden worsening of symptoms.  It is a benign self-limited condition that goes as quickly as it comes.

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I have pain in foot from a condition called mortons neuroma?

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Cold and clammy feet when called on the carpet?

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