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Health Sign #1: Pain in Your Foot
Posted on Aug 13th 2008 11:00AM by Chris Sparling
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.
