Question 1

what are the tests for foot arthritis?

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Exam and x-ray: While diagnosis of some systemic arthritis which may affect the foot (i.e. Rheumatoid arthritis) may require specific lab tests, the vast majority of foot arthritis can be diagnosed with a good physical exam and plain x-rays.  Exam usually shows decreased joint motion and x-rays show decreased joint space (secondary to loss of cartilage) of the involved joint(s).

Question 2

what are the symptoms of foot arthritis?

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See below: Typically one would see stiffness in certain joints of the foot and possible some pain. It may be harder to walk longer distances on an arthritic foot. There can be swelling or deformity of certain joints in the feet .There are different types of arthritis. 
Most commonly the joint at the base of the big toe can become arthritic as well as some of the joints of the midfoot.

Question 3

what sort of disorder is foot arthritis?

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Joint inflmation: Worn painful joint of foot.

Question 4

what's a natural way to treat foot arthritis?

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Shoe inserts: Without medication, i would say orthotics to offload pressure and reduce the work on the joints. Otherwise, try glucosamine and chondroitin. Fish oil or same have been tried, along with accupuncture in some patients successfully (although its a small percentage).

Question 5

what to expect from athritis, or foot arthritis:?

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Pain and Stiffness: Pain and stiffness from arthritris in the foot,  depending on the joints, can limit mobility.  Xrays and a good detailed history and gait analysis will help make the diagnosis.  Appropriate off-loading with orthotics can sometimes help along with anti-inflammatory medication if tolerable , in severe cases surgery may be the answer depending on the severity and location.

Question 6

how does the pain of foot arthritis first appear?

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Several ways: You will usually see swelling, redness and pain.  It can go to painful motion or decreased motion with deformity of the joint.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: foot arthritis?

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Arthritis is the-: -wearing away of the articular cartilage in any of the many joints of the foot. There R 19. I'm mid foot there R 5?Causes R trauma, hereditary or disease process. Treatable but unrelenting . The symptoms and the wearing can be treated or slowed respectively.

Question 8

can a 12 year old get foot arthritis?

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Yes: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (jia) can present with any joint inflammation in children less than 17 yr old.  It is accompanied by fever, rash, swollen glands, and sometimes an enlarged liver and spleen.  12 yr olds can also develop multiple swollen joints at the same time.  The arthritis can cause joint destruction. 
Medicines are available to treat the inflammation and prevent joint damage.

Question 9

help for foot arthritis please. no ortho to see?

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Gout;OA;RA;SLE?: Please see your primary care dr.These are all examples of arthritis-defined by us as as an "inflamed joint".

Question 10

i crushed my foot in the past, will this lead to foot arthritis?

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Possible: Depending on the injury and how you healed, this is likely. People who severely injure a joint tend to get arthritis later in life where that injury was. Hopefully you did all of your physical therapy and are keeping yourself healthy and strong now though, and this can help.

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