Health Sign #1: Pain in Your Foot
Do-It-Yourself diagnosis is usually a pretty bad idea; that is, unless you just so happen to have the letters M.D. that appear at the end of your signature. But for those of us without years of medical school under our belt, assuming that a particular pain, dysfunction, or even blotchy patch of skin is nothing to be concerned about can sometimes be a highly problematic for our health.The British edition of Men's Health addresses the self-diagnosis problem in the article "7 Deadly Signs," describing how minor symptoms may actually signal major health hazards. Over the next seven days, we will provide a daily summary of one of the various aches and pains that may be indicative of a greater problem, illustrating the importance of maintaining open lines of communication with your physician and why DIY diagnosis can sometimes be dangerous.
Health Sign #1: Pain in Your Foot
Could Possibly Be: A Slipped Disc
According to the Men's Health article, a hearniated or prolapsed disc can cause sharp foot pain. In many cases, there may not even be any back pain, which is why it being a disc problem is commonly ruled out by people. In most cases, says a doctor interviewed for the article, the pain is usually worse in the morning and is aggravated by sitting. Moreover, left unchecked, it may put additional pressure on the sciatic nerve, potentially leading to loss of bladder function and invalidity.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-13-2008 @ 8:06PM
Dr. J said...
I learned that common ailments occur commonly. I'm sure this information will help that 1 in a thousand, and be useless to the other 999 with foot pain!
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8-17-2008 @ 7:03PM
Dr. Stan Rosen said...
Foot Pain diagnosed by a Podiatrist (Foot Specialist will determine what is causing the pain. It is very possible it could be coming from your back. If you have foot pain, seek the help of a Podiatrist do not try and self diagnose.
8-17-2008 @ 7:51PM
Lola McDonald said...
I never knew I had back problems. I just felt like someone was sticking an ice pick in my leg. I eventually got to where I couldn't walk and spent 1 month and 1/2 on the floor till I finally had an MRI. It was my back! I had surgery and was walking again that very night. Thank God!
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8-18-2008 @ 8:08PM
Dr. David Secord said...
I routinely diagnose lumbar/sacral disc problems in people who present with heel pain. Unfortunately, I've also seen people who were examined by someone who never looked beyond the foot and so never did anything for the patient--and in several cases, did unnecessary surgery on the patient. Once the lower spine problem was addressed, the heel pain went away. I'm not a genius, I simply took the time to examine the whole patient.
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8-18-2008 @ 11:09PM
LillieFaerie said...
Laugh all you want, but,,,,reflexology of the foot diagram links an area of the foot to the breast. I never much thought about it, but my foot used to get red in that area on a regular basis. It wasn't until after I was diagnosed with breast cancer that I keep check more of what happens in my feet. I know it's anticdotal, but there may be more to what they say in alternative medicines.
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