Question 1

what causes severe pain in the sole of your foot?

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Usually : Plantar fascitiis, this is the road banded ligament that helps support the arch. Try applying ice and wearing an over the counter arch support. Before getting out of bed in the morning massage the heel.

Question 2

what are the causes of severe pain in the ball of your foot?

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See below: You could have a neuroma, stress fracture, metatarsalgia
see a podiatrist for evaluation.

Question 3

what could produce the severe pain in my foot?

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Many things: Where is the pain and what type of pain it is. Need to see a podiatrist for x-rays and further evaluation to see what is going on and get the proper treatment for the problem.

Question 4

what could be causing the severe pain in my foot?

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Any # of things: Heel pain can result from a number of different reasons. I would seek the attention of an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon. One in your area can be found at www.Aofas.Org.

Question 5

what causes sudden severe pain on the top of my foot?

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Foot pain: There can be many different reasons for foot pain.  From arthritis, tendonitis, stress fractures, general foot fatigue, and countless more.  Even the time of day the pain comes can help determine why you are having pain.  You can ask your pcp for a podiatry referral if the pain continues to worsen.

Question 6

oftentimes i get severe pain in the arch of my foot?

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See below: You may have plantar fasciitis.
See a podiatrist for evaluation.

Question 7

i have a severe pain on t left bottom of my foot it radiates to my heal..?

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On awakening?: Pain on the bottom of the foot, and bottom of the heel, worse on first steps is often plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the thick lining on the bottom of the foot): rx'd with stretching, anti-inflammatories.  Other problems could be fractures, neuromas (painful nerve swellings), less likely referred pain from sciatica (infammation of nerves in back).  See your doc.

Question 8

my husband has severe pain and redness on his foot. what do i do?

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Possible infection: Pain and redness indicate likely infection unless he was injured.
Infection requires antibiotic treatment promptly.
So take him to see a doctor right away and seek medical consultation for treatment of his infection. Also check his temperature as most often infection is accompanies by fever.
Good luck.

Question 9

calus on the bottom of my foot hard to walk severe pain?

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Offload area: If you notice redness and swelling see a doctor right away it could be infected.  Otherwise offload it with a nonmedicated donut pad.  Get a pedicure to shave it, or do it yourself by soaking your foot in warm epsom salt for 10 minutes and then shave it with pediegg or pumice stone.

Question 10

what can cause severe pain on the left foot?

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Have it evaluated!: There are a myriad of causes for severe pain in your left foot.  My best advice to you is to have this checked out by a foot specialist, i.e. A podiatrist.  Some things that a thorough evaluation may involve are foot x-rays, diagnostic ultrasound, gait evaluation, blood tests, MRI or ct scan.  Don't wait to see a specialist especially with severe pain!

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