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Does flat foot gets beter with medication? i have flat foot, doctors say no surgery needed.wil it be as it is or wil get back to normal after somtime?
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Flat foot: One is usually born with flat feet Arch supports may help it feel better but there is no real "cure"
Answered 9/11/2014
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No: There are no medications for flat feet, but a good pair of custom orthotics can help prevent some of the problems associated with it. For the most part flat feet are a genetic condition so you always had it.
Answered 5/19/2016
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