A member asked:

I have pain in my feet..worsen when i wake up..after walking or after standing for a long time. realy painful should i do something? is it dangerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Benjamin answered

It is not dangerous: You are most likely suffering from plantar fascists. Do you have high arches? A simple over the counter arch support should help. if not you should see a podiatrist. For pain relief roll your foot over a frozen water bottle for several minutes.

Dr Tomeski agreed

Answered 12/19/2016

856 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have pain in my feet..worsen when i wake up..after walking or after standing for a long time. realy painful should i do something? is it dangerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Benjamin answered

Dr Tomeski agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I got a splinter or something in my foot about 4 months ago, and it's been a little painful to walk barefoot during that time. It also hurts with any pressure applied to the small area, and it is a small visible bump/lump right there, slightly brown color

A member asked:

I was running a couple weeks ago and felt a sharp pain in the top of my foot. It has been hurting off and on since. Some times I can walk for a couple hours and be fine and then later that day one or two steps are really painful?

A member asked:

When i wake up in morning or sit for a long period of time. When i go to walk my feet hurt and it hurts to walki right away. Why is that?

A member asked:

I got a metal door dropped on my foot at work over a week ago, it's still swollen and painful to walk on or touch. Doctors said it wasn't broken but could there be another issue or just give it more time?

A member asked:

I have woke in the morning a few times, after walking around a short time, experience sharp stabbing pains in my pinky toe. Painful enough that it is hard to walk and painful to stand. It's happened in both feet, doesn't last and isn't consistent day to d

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have a painful corn on my foot I treated and tried to cut many times Now it's red painful spot that creates problem for me to ware shoes and walk

I just participated on half marathon for the 1st time. Now my right foot painful when I walk... its been 3days now. ?

I fractured a bone in my foot three months ago had an airboot and crutches. Is it normal for it still to be painful at times after walking a good bit?

After sitting for a half hour or longer, when I get up to walk both my feet and ankles are painful. What could cause that? No injury or swelling.

I have major pain under my feet, my heels are very painful especially when I wake up in the morning or if I sit and stand up. I cant even step comfortably which causes me to change the way I walk. Its been a few weeks.Not sure what kind of Dr to see?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?