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  2. Diseases of the foot - Wikipedia

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    Any part of the foot can be affected by diseases, with symptoms ranging from mild aches to more serious pain hindering one's ability to walk or bear weight. Most minor cases of foot pain can be responded to by home care treatments. However, when severe pain is present, medical attention is required as it is a disabling condition.

  3. Plantar fasciitis - Wikipedia

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    Customised foot orthoses can offer short-term pain relief. The third line of treatment, if shockwave therapy is not effective after around 8 weeks, is using customised foot orthoses which can offer short-term relief from pain. [23] [24] Affected people use further different treatments for plantar fasciitis but many have little evidence to ...

  4. Charley horse - Wikipedia

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    A charley horse is an American term for a very painful involuntary cramp, most commonly occurring in the legs (usually located in the calf muscle) and/or foot, lasting anywhere from a few seconds to a couple of days.

  5. Myalgia - Wikipedia

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    Myalgia or muscle pain is a painful sensation evolving from muscle tissue. It is a symptom of many diseases . The most common cause of acute myalgia is the overuse of a muscle or group of muscles ; another likely cause is viral infection , especially when there has been no injury .

  6. Metatarsalgia - Wikipedia

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    This swelling can make it painful when walking on that foot. High-heeled, tight, or narrow shoes can make pain worse. This is common in runners, particularly of long distance. The ball of the foot takes a lot of weight over the years and if running on pavement or running in ill-fitting running shoes, the odds of developing Morton's neuroma ...

  7. Tarsal tunnel syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Some of the symptoms are: Pain and tingling in and around ankles and sometimes the toes; Swelling of the feet and ankle area. Painful burning, tingling, or numb sensations in the lower legs. Pain worsens and spreads after standing for long periods; pain is worse with activity and is relieved by rest. Electric shock sensations

  8. Inclusion body myositis - Wikipedia

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    Common early symptoms include frequent tripping and falling and difficulty going up stairs. Foot drop in one or both feet can occur. [14] Part of the cause for this dysfunction is the early involvement of the quadriceps muscles. [1] Weakness of the tibialis anterior muscle is responsible for foot drop. Another common early symptom is trouble ...

  9. Strain (injury) - Wikipedia

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    Muscle strain, pulled muscle, torn muscle: Two images of the same strain to the hamstring and associated bruising. One of the pictures was shot through a mirror. Specialty: Emergency medicine: Symptoms: Bruise, swelling, redness and soreness: Causes: Excessive stress and/or repeated injury on a muscle