Therapy | Pain in the foot

Therapy

The therapy of foot pain depends on the cause of the pain. Acute pain events in the context of an accident often do not require therapy, but disappear by themselves. Often a short immobilization of the foot is sufficient until the pain subsides.

In some cases, bandages, ointment bandages, a plaster splint or cast are necessary to immobilize the foot. Anti-inflammatory drugs such as acetylsalicylic acid or diclofenac can also relieve the pain. In the case of chronic joint diseases, stronger drugs are often necessary to inhibit the immune system and inflammation (cortisone).

In some cases, conservative therapy is not effective, so that surgery is necessary.This may be necessary, for example, in the case of a heel spur. A joint endoscopy (arthroscopy) is often carried out when chronic joint wear (arthrosis) is suspected. Physiotherapy, cold and heat treatments, muscle training, electrotherapy or ultrasound therapy can support any therapy and alleviate the symptoms. In any case, it is important to wear the right footwear to avoid possible malpositioning or incorrect weight bearing. Which further therapy is necessary and useful should be discussed with the treating physician.

Summary

Foot pain is a broad field with numerous different causes. These can be divided into individual subgroups such as traumatological causes, bone tumors, inflammation, chronic diseases or neurological disorders. All these causes can be followed by pain in the foot during movement or at rest.

In addition to the pain, there are many other symptoms which serve to confirm the diagnosis. In particular, blood values, inflammation parameters, X-rays, the exact anamnesis and other special examinations are necessary. Depending on the diagnosis, a conservative or surgical therapy is then carried out.

In some cases, the therapy must be supplemented with medication or taken for life. The exact therapy is specific and should be decided by the treating physician.