Pain is your body's reaction to any sort of injury or illness, it acts as a warning that something is wrong. When your body is in the process of healing, it usually stops hurting.

However for some people, pain continues for a longer time even after the cause is healed. If it lasts for 3 to 6 months or more than that, it's known as chronic pain. There can be multiple reasons that may cause pain in your feet and every patient has different symptoms

It may affect people of all ages and both genders, but it's most common in women.

To get the right treatment, you need to know the problem. Find below listed some reasons of aching feet, symptoms and treatment.

Diabetic neuropathy – is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar (glucose) can injure nerves throughout your body. Diabetic neuropathy is a common and serious complication of diabetes.
Call 0213-7132273 to book an appointment IMMEDIATELY if you have:
• A cut or sore on your foot that is infected or won't heal
• Burning, tingling, weakness or pain in your hands or feet that interferes with daily activities or sleep
• Changes in digestion, urination or sexual function
• Dizziness

Flatfeet – You have flatfeet when the arches on the inside of your feet are flattened, allowing the entire soles of your feet to touch the floor when you stand up. But some people with flatfeet experience foot pain, particularly in the heel or arch area. Pain may worsen with activity. Swelling along the inside of the ankle can also occur.
The only treatment you have is to see a doctor. Call 0213-7132273 to book an appointment with a Doctor if you or your Child is expressing aching feet.

Heel Pain or Plantar Fasciitis – If you pain is in your foot or heel, you may be suffering from plantar fasciitis. That’s an irritation or inflammation of the band of tough tissue connecting the heel bone to the toes. Commonly, it hurts the most in the morning when you wake up and try to get out of the bed. You can feel it most in your heel or in your arch.
To treat it:
• Rest your foot.
• Do heel and foot muscle stretches.
• Take over-the-counter pain relievers.
• Wear shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole.

Heel spurs – are another common source of foot pain. It is an abnormal growth of bone on the bottom of your heel. They are developed mostly from wearing the wrong shoes or from an abnormal walk or posture, or even from activities like running. These spurs hurt while you’re walking or standing. Many of people have them, but most don’t have pain. People with flat feet or high arches are prone to have painful heel spurs.
To treat them:
• Wear a cutout heel pad.
• Use a custom-made insert (called an orthotic) worn in the shoe.
• Wear shoes that fit well and have shock-absorbing soles.
• Take over-the-counter pain relievers.
• Rest your foot.
• Try physical therapy.
• If you still have pain, call 0213-37132273 to see a doctor for the right medical procedures.

A stone bruise is a deep bruise of the fat pad of the heel or ball of the foot. It’s often from an impact injury, but it can also happen after stepping on a hard object. The pain feels like you’re walking on a pebble. It will gradually go away on its own.
In the meantime:
• Rest your foot.
• Ice the area.
• Take over-the-counter pain relievers.

We wish you wellness. If you have any medical queries or pains, don’t wait for it to go away on its own. The best way to get rid of it fast is to give immediate attention to it. We at Shifaam are here to help you find the best doctor for your medical needs.