Question 1

foot pain on top side, is it gout?

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Hyperuricemia-gout: Gout typically effects the big toe joint (mpj) due to sodium urate crystal deposits and due to gravity of the joint. It will present as a red hot swollen joint that you can barely touch. If you have pain on the side of the foot it probably is more biomechanical in nature.

Question 2

what do i need to do about my foot pain in the right side and top of my foot?

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More info is needed: To receive an answer that will be more helpful for you , you need to give more information...Your health status, any problems such as gout, diabetes or blood pressure concerns.You should state how long it has been a problem and what you do to make it feel better.Also tells us what it looks like..Is it discolored, swollen or point tender.The more you tell the better the answer.

Question 3

severe foot pain in my left foot on the left side of my foot. what do i do?

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See a doctor: There are many causes of foot pain, but without more history, it is difficult to even suggest what could be causing your pain.  If it has been present for more than a few days, or if you had an injury, i would definitely suggest seeing a physician.  If you didn't have an injury, and the pain has been present for less than 48 hours, you could wait a day or two to see if it will go away.

Question 4

foot pain on lateral right side that radiated from under right foot from arch area thru to side.

Accepted Answer

To be safe: Xray would be recommended as the 5th metatarsal is a common bone to fracture as there are a lot of muscle attachments to the bone. Any one of which that be causing a tendonopathy.

Question 5

i have leg pain and foot pain on the left but not on the right. is that strange to be only on one side?

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Not realy?: You could on sided foot and leg pain, the cause for that could be from your back or from arthritis in that side or from injury one side.
Thank you.

Question 6

what the cause of foot pain on the top of your left foot that sometimes travel up the left side of you leg?

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Many possibilities: Nerve entrapment, fracture, soft tissue injury, tendonitis. Is there swelling? If so see podiatrist and stay oof of it. Otherwise you can try ice/heat and wear supportive well fitting shoes. If that is not helpful, see podiatrist.

Question 7

i've had foot pain along the left side of my right foot for 3 weeks now, it just came on quite bad, when i was vaulting at gymnastics, it's causing me to get sad and upset as i can't do tumbling or vaulting bc of it, should i get it checked out?

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3 week painful foot: Absolutely it should be seen by an orthopaedic  surgeon now. You may have a fracture which will worsen if it is not treated

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

what would i need to do about my foot pain in the right side and top of my foot without going to the doctor?

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Could you give : Some more information. Is it swollen, what kind of pain, was there an injury, when does it hurt? Does anything make it feel better?

Question 10

i have foot pain after putting on and taking off shoes 3 or 4 times while adjusting and putting in padding.   pain of left side of left foot.

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Visit a podiatrist : And see if there is something wrong with your foot or if it is the shoes   Be sure to take the shoes with you when you go even if wearing different shoes that day

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I've had foot pain along the left side of my right foot for 3 weeks now, it just came on quite bad, when i was vaulting at gymnastics, it's causing me to get sad and upset as i can't do tumbling or vaulting bc of it, should i get it checked out?

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

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What would i need to do about my foot pain in the right side and top of my foot without going to the doctor?

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I have foot pain after putting on and taking off shoes 3 or 4 times while adjusting and putting in padding. pain of left side of left foot.

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