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Foot pain
Alternative Names: Pain - foot Home Care: Apply ice to reduce pain and swelling. Do this just after an activity that aggravates your pain. Elevate your painful foot as much as possible. Reduce activity until the problem improves. Wear foot pads in areas of friction or pressure. This will prevent rubbing and irritation. Take over-the-counter pain medicine, like ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Try this for 2 to 3 weeks (unless you have a history of an ulcer, liver disease, or other condition that does not allow you to take one of these drugs). For plantar warts, try an over-the-counter wart removal preparation. Text Continues Below For calluses, soak in warm water and then rub them down with a pumice stone. DO NOT cut or burn corns or calluses. For foot pain caused by a stress fracture, an extended rest period is often necessary. Crutches may be used for a week or so to take the pressure off, if your foot is particularly painful. For foot pain due to plantar fasciitis, shoe inserts may help. Call your health care provider if: Call your doctor if: You have sudden, severe pain. Your pain began following an injury -- especially if there is bleeding, bruising, deformity, or you cannot bear weight. You have redness or swelling of the joint, an open sore or ulcer on your foot, or a fever. You have diabetes or peripheral vascular disease -- a condition characterized by poor circulation. You do not respond to self-care within 1 to 2 weeks. What to expect at your health care provider's office: Page:  1 | 2 | 3 | Next >>