Here at the Podiatry Group of Annapolis, P.A., we do not recommend playing through the pain of a sports-related injury, especially for a child or teenager. Keeping competitive pressure on an injured ankle or foot can cause even more damage that can result in a longer recovery period or even end an athletic career.
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Pain and swelling in the big toe is often really in the toe's joint and can have many causes. You will have other symptoms too that can help determine just what is going on with the big toe.
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If you've ever had an ingrown toenail, then you know how painful this condition can be. You'll feel pain around the sides of the nail and the skin and tissue will be tender. You may observe redness and swelling at the spot too.
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You may not know this but your feet sometimes are the first parts of your body to display symptoms of certain illnesses. For example, your feet are furthest from your heart so if your heart isn't doing its job, your feet may signal that there is a problem.
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If your heel or the bottom of your foot hurts when you stand or walk - especially when first getting out of bed in the morning - then you may have plantar fasciitis.
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The angle of a foot's position in a high heel is awkward and places unnatural pressure on knee joints that can wear away cartilage.
But high heels are not the only footwear choice that can bring on foot problems:
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Before you head out for your next pedicure appointment at your favorite salon or spa, pause and think a bit. Can you confirm that the salon adheres to cleanliness standards?
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However, no matter how well you prepare, even wearing shoes or boots that fit perfectly, you may get a blister on your foot. Blisters are simply pockets of fluid that build up because of excessive friction or rubbing where shoes or boots touch the skin.
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If the blood flow to your feet is inadequate, this may be a sign of peripheral arterial disease or PAD. PAD occurs when cholesterol and plaque build up in the arteries leading to your legs and feet, reducing the blood flow.
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You may not be seeing much of your bare feet in sandals and open-toed shoes, but foot care is just as important in winter months as it is in warmer weather.
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