The foot is comprised of several bones, ligaments, and tendons, and may undergo stress throughout the day. Conditions that include bunions, plantar fasciitis, and ingrown toenails are common ailments that many patients experience. These may occur as a result of wearing shoes that do not fit correctly. Additionally, diabetic patients may notice there are cuts on their feet that are not healing properly, and this may lead to foot ulcers. Another potential cause of foot pain is from the contagious foot condition known as athlete’s foot, or when a fungal infection enters the body through small cracks in the skin on the feet. Symptoms that often accompany this ailment include itchiness between the toes, or on the soles of the feet. If you are experiencing any type of foot pain, it is advised that you consult with a podiatrist who can properly treat a foot condition.

Foot Pain

Foot pain can be extremely painful and debilitating. If you have a foot pain, consult with Dr. Lee R. Stein from Lake Shore Foot & Ankle, PC. Our doctor will assess your condition and provide you with quality foot and ankle treatment.

Causes

Foot pain is a very broad condition that could be caused by one or more ailments. The most common include:

• Bunions
• Hammertoes
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Bone Spurs
• Corns
• Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
• Ingrown Toenails
• Arthritis (such as Gout, Rheumatoid, and Osteoarthritis)
• Flat Feet
• Injury (from stress fractures, broken toe, foot, ankle, Achilles tendon ruptures, and sprains)
• And more

Diagnosis

To figure out the cause of foot pain, podiatrists utilize several different methods. This can range from simple visual inspections and sensation tests to X-rays and MRI scans. Prior medical history, family medical history, and any recent physical traumatic events will all be taken into consideration for a proper diagnosis.

Treatment

Treatment depends upon the cause of the foot pain. Whether it is resting, staying off the foot, or having surgery; podiatrists have a number of treatment options available for foot pain.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Chicago, Highland Park, and Uptown, IL . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.