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Pain in instep of left foot
For the last 6-7 months sometimes there is pain near the middle of my left foot only (circled portion in the image. It pains sometimes not everytime. Could it be indicative of anything or simly muscle strain cramp etc.
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Muscle strain..
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physiotherpy is required
wear proper orthopedic sole footwear
dip feet in epsom salt solution mix in half bucket of water for 10 min during night
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Tendonitis or bone pain... take ct foot..becoz of shearing stress at the centre..due to wt of body may be..or muscle strain it cud be..arthritis...dermatomal pain..need massage...or anything dealing with psychological.. or due to bp ..or autonomic functional disorder shud be dealt with...or due to fascitis or skin infections
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Use analgesic like tab hifenac-p for 5 days
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
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It could be a muscle stereos
Tab Analgesic + Diclofenac muscle relaxant locally
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Planter facitis
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-This is commonly due to plantar fasciitis, arch strain, or footwear-related stress
-Intermittent pain for months without swelling/redness is less suggestive of fracture or serious disease
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-Use soft cushioned footwear and avoid walking barefoot
-Tab Aceclofenac 100 mg after food twice daily for 3–5 days if pain is severe
-Do foot stretching exercises and warm fomentation daily
-If pain persists, get orthopedic evaluation and X-ray/foot arch assessment done
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-Avoid prolonged standing and high-impact activities temporarily
-Maintain proper foot support and hydration
-Contact me anytime on Practo for further consultation
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Pain in the instep or the middle of the foot that has been occurring intermittently for 6–7 months is often related to Plantar Fasciitis or Midfoot Strain. The arch of your foot acts as a shock absorber; if you have flat feet (fallen arches) or use improper footwear, the ligaments and tendons in that area (like the Plantar Fascia) can become inflamed. Since the pain is not constant, it is less likely to be a bone injury and more likely related to mechanical stress or muscle fatigue."
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It simply could be due to foot wear, local muscle pull or injury.Soak feet in little warm water, daily for few minutes.
Wear comfortably fitting thick canvas shoes for walking.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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This type of intermittent foot pain is commonly due to strain, footwear related stress, tendon ligament irritation, or pressure related issues and is often manageable 👍 Since it has been recurring for 6months, a more detailed history and assessment would help identify the exact cause properly you can consult with me directly for detailed guidance.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Muscle spasm
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Dr. Shreya Pradip Gudka
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Mumbai
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What about your footwear
What about your profession
Any exercise that you do
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