However, while walking a lot or wearing
improper shoes can be the main culprits of sore feet, there are number of other
health conditions in which this is attributed to .They are many but today we are
dealing with five of them.
1. Nerve Damage
Nerve damage is a peripheral neuropathy and it hppens as a
result of painful feet. This condition can cause weakness and numbness in your
feet and burning or stabbing pain, and can be caused by traumatic injuries,
infections or exposure to toxins.
2.
Bone Infections
This is a
painful infection that can cause inflammation of the bone marrow from
infectious bacteria being passed through your bloodstream. KidsHealth.org notes
that the infection primarily affects the longer bones in the legs and arms.
The source also
notes that bacteria can cause this bone infection by direct contact, in other
words through an open wound. The skin around the affected area can become
swollen, and there could even be symptoms of fever and chills.
3. Gout
The National Institute of Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases notes that gout pain is caused by uric acid
crystals that are deposited in joints and other areas. One of those areas
happens to be your big toe.
While this is very painful, a gout attack can
have triggering factors such as stress and alcohol. The unpleasant sensations
usually go away on their own within 10 days. Sometimes the attacks don’t
re-occur for years, according to the institute.
4. Soft Tissue Tumors
The reason your feet are hurting could be
from a cancerous tumor, warns Podiatry Today. While having a “ganglion” in your
foot (a fluid-filled bump) is common, it may be overlooked as being benign
(non-cancerous) according to the source.
While it’s a rare occurrence, sometimes these
bumps can be more serious (cancerous even) and lead to complications that could
require amputation in cases where the disease is untreated. If you have a
strange bump or swelling on your foot that aren’t comfortable (even if there’s
minimal pain), it may be best to go to the doctor.
5.
Disease of the Arteries
EveryDay Health
notes that more than 8-million Americans have peripheral arterial disease
(PAD), which means plaque is blocking blood flow to your lower extremities
causing pain and cramping. It can also slow down healing of wounds in the legs
and feet.
What’s more
concerning is that while the disease could cause pain in your feet, it also
points to damage of the heart or brain. EveryDay Health says people with PAD
might be at a higher risk of stroke or heart attack. Lowering your cholesterol
and quitting smoking can help.
Source: http://www.activebeat.com
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