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Foot pain causes
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Causes of foot pain
Question:
What causes foot pain?
Answer:
Many things can cause foot
pain. Wearing shoes that don't fit properly is one of the most common
reasons people (particularly women) develop foot problems like calluses
and bunions.
With age, feet often grow wider. and being overweight can increase your chances
of having foot problems or injuries. Go shopping for shoes in the afternoon when
your feet are at their largest due to swelling.
It is recommended that heels on shoes not exceed 1 inch. See also ankle
pain and heel
pain.
Updated by: Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of
Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma, and Senior Medical
Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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