Question 1

i have a sharp pain in the heel of my foot. it only hurts when i walk down steps.?

Accepted Answer

Heel Pain: Heel pain in any shape or form begins and starts with plantar fasciitis.  This small ligament that attaches the base of the heel to the muscles on the bottom of the foot can become very inflammed and painful.  A tight achilles tendon is also associated with heel pain.  If the pain is more in the middle of the heel, then advanced imaging may be necessary to diagnose the problem.

Question 2

the heel of my foot hurts to walk, would soaking in hot or cold water be beneficial in any way?

Accepted Answer

Not very much...: Support is more important. Most shoes aren't always what is bad, usually it's the crummy insoles they come with! there are many possibe reasons (plantar fascitis leaps to mind) that you may have pain in the heels, but try arch supports like spenco polysorb insoles  (http://www.Spenco.Com/products/footcare/poly-sorb) and otc anti-inflammatories (like aleve).  If these don't help, see a podiatrist.

Question 3

the heel of my left foot hurts to walk, and the pain spreads to the topside front. i haven't injured my foot in any way, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Heel pain: People usually describe pain in 1 of 2 places as "heel pain". Pain  on the bottom may be plantar fasciitis (www.Drmarkgalland.Com 1/16/13), while pain on the back may be achilles tendonitis. As for the pain that spreads into the top of your foot, this may be a separate issue (tendonitis, stress fract), or something that has developed if the heel pain has changed your foot mechanics during activity.

Question 4

the top of my foot hurts when i walk?

Accepted Answer

Sprain: Probably sprain or early arthritis. Xryas if you wish to know more.

Question 5

the outside of my foot hurts when i walk. will inserts help ?

Accepted Answer

Orthotics: Orthotics are designed to help relieve pain in feet, some times prefab orthotics work and other time the patient must have a custom one made.  I recommend you get a diagnosis as to what is causing the foot pain.

Question 6

i tripped on my sandal and now the middle of my foot hurts when i walk, but should i ice or heat it?

Accepted Answer

Ice: Ice is better after an acute injury. No longer than about 20 minutes per hour and not directly on the skin. If the pain does not improve, see a specialist for an evaluation.

Question 7

top of my foot hurts when i walk because i fell. it's been like that for more than hlf a year. what should i do? what are the treatments. help please?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Have a professional evaluate it.  A good history and physical exam along with some radiologic exams will determine the problem and course of treatment.

Question 8

my ankle/top of my foot hurts when i walk down stairs. the pain is on the outside of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Just a thought: sounds a bit like METATARSALGIA  pain in the head of the metatarsal bone, 4th 5th toes.....
An in person visit would be helpful since there is usually POINT TENDERNESS over that bone..
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 9

i stepped on a bee at the beach in spain 1-2 day's ago, now my 2 little toes are huge and my foot hurts when i walk. am i alergic?

Accepted Answer

Infection: The swelling from allergy comes up right away. Swelling a couple days later is usually an infection. You should see a doctor.

Question 10

the top of my foot hurts when i walk, so i end up limping, it hurts to sleep, i can't bend my toes without it hurting, i'm wondering if its broken?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: I would recommend evaluation by a physician.  X-rays would be required to rule out a broken bone.

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I have a sharp pain in the heel of my foot. it only hurts when i walk down steps.?

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The heel of my foot hurts to walk, would soaking in hot or cold water be beneficial in any way?

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The heel of my left foot hurts to walk, and the pain spreads to the topside front. i haven't injured my foot in any way, what could this be?

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The top of my foot hurts when i walk?

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The outside of my foot hurts when i walk. will inserts help ?

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I tripped on my sandal and now the middle of my foot hurts when i walk, but should i ice or heat it?

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Top of my foot hurts when i walk because i fell. it's been like that for more than hlf a year. what should i do? what are the treatments. help please?

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My ankle/top of my foot hurts when i walk down stairs. the pain is on the outside of the foot?

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I stepped on a bee at the beach in spain 1-2 day's ago, now my 2 little toes are huge and my foot hurts when i walk. am i alergic?

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The top of my foot hurts when i walk, so i end up limping, it hurts to sleep, i can't bend my toes without it hurting, i'm wondering if its broken?

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