परिभाषा
Metatarsalgia is a condition that causes pain and inflammation to the ball of your foot. You may also feel pain to the big toe or the three toes closest to the big toe.
का कारण बनता है
Metatarsalgia can be caused by a number of conditions:
- अधिक वजन होने के नाते
- Wearing shoes that don’t fit well or high heels
- Stress fractures
- Bunions
- वात रोग
- Pinched nerves
- Problems with circulation
- Morton’s neuroma
जोखिम कारक
Factors that increase your chance of developing metatarsalgia include:
- Feet with high arches
- Feet with abnormally long bones
- Claw/Hammer toes
- High-impact sports
- उम्र बढ़ गई
लक्षण
Symptoms of metatarsalgia include:
- Pain in the ball of the foot
- Numbness or tingling in toes or foot
- Pain when walking
- Toe pain
- Pain with movement
- Sharp pain
- Feeling like you are walking on pebbles
- Associated back or leg pain
- Weakness in the limb
निदान
आपका डॉक्टर आपके लक्षणों और चिकित्सा इतिहास के बारे में पूछेगा। एक शारीरिक परीक्षा ली जाएगी। आपको किसी विशेषज्ञ के पास भेजा जा सकता है।
Images may need to be taken of your foot. This can be done with x-ray.
उपचार
अपने चिकित्सक के साथ बात के बारे में सबसे अच्छा उपचार योजना के लिए आप. उपचार के विकल्प में निम्न शामिल हैं:
आराम
Rest is an important part of treatment. Elevate your foot on pillows and ice it to speed healing.
Orthotics
Your doctor may prescribe shoe inserts. They may help lessen pain and provide support. Your doctor may also recommend insoles. They may be shock absorbers, arch supporters, or special pads that protect your foot.
दवा
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) may be advised to reduce pain and inflammation. A corticosteroid shot is sometimes injected into the foot to lessen pain.
सर्जरी
If there are foot problems that are causing the metatarsalgia, surgery may be recommended. The type of surgery depends upon what is causing the problem.
Diet and Exercise
If excessive weight is contributing to the foot pain, you may be asked to lose weightthrough diet and exercise.
रोकथाम
To help reduce your chance of getting metatarsalgia, take the following steps:
- स्वस्थ वजन बनाए रखें.
- Wear properly fitting shoes.