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Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Excessively sweaty feet. No underlying disorder. Wash and dry feet twice
a day. Apply talcum
powder.
Wear cotton socks.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Foot pain. Bony protrusion. See Bunion.
Big toe turned inward.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Small blisters on toes or soles. Effect of stress. See Dyshidrosis.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain in foot following injury. Broken bone. See Bone Fracture.
Ligament injury. See Sprains & Strains.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain in foot joint, especially Joint inflammation. See Gout.
big toe.
Affected joint red, warm,
swollen.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain on bottom of foot. Skin growth caused by See Warts.
Small growth or area on sole virus.
that hurts when walking.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Itching foot. Fungus infection. See Athlete's Foot.
Skin between toes red, soft
and peeling.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain in toe joints. Complication of prior See Rheumatic Fever.
Affected joints red, warm, streptococcal infection.
swollen.
Fever.
Recent illness, such as sore
throat or skin infection.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain in foot after walking or Circulatory disorder. See Atherosclerosis.
running. Bone injury. See Buerger's Disease.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain on bottom of foot. Infection caused by a Consult doctor. You may
Red, swollen area on sole. penetrating wound or need tetanus protection.
splinter.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain in toe joints. Inflammatory disease of See Arthritis, Rheumatoid.
Affected joints red, warm, joints.
swollen.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain or tenderness in foot joint, Adverse reaction or side Consult doctor.
especially big toe. effect of diuretic drug. See Gout.
Affected joint red, warm,
swollen.
Use of prescription drug to
prevent fluid retention (diuretic).
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Aching feet. Effect of excess weight. See Obesity.
Significantly overweight.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain in toe joints, ankles, Degenerative condition of See Osteoarthritis.
knees or hips. joints.
Person over age 50.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Numbness, hardness or Tissue injury. See Frostbite.
paleness in skin exposed to
subfreezing temperatures.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Pain and tenderness in the sole Tissue inflammation. See Heel Spur.
of the foot under the heel.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Tingling and numbness in feet Nerve disorder. See Peripheral
or hands. Neuropathy.
Shooting pain that may worsen
at night.


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From Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery by H. Winter Griffith, M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.

 

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