Causes of Arthritis in Feet

Are you experiencing foot pain and looking for information on what causes arthritis in the feet? There are in fact more than 100 different types of arthritis, and quite a few causes for this condition. This makes it essential for you to know whether or not you have arthritis in your feet. In order for you to do this, you need to see a podiatrist who will be able to provide you with a proper diagnosis.

While there is currently no cure available for arthritis, there are a wide variety of treatment options available that can bring those suffering with foot pain the relief they seek. According to the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, if arthritis is left untreated, the pain can become worse, eventually becoming so excruciating that you can no longer walk even short distances.

ABOUT ARTHRITIS

Arthritis is a common disease that creates both discomfort and pain in those diagnosed as it directly affects the cartilage and the joints. Some of the more common symptoms include inflammation, redness, tenderness, swelling, warmth and difficulty walking, which can affect the patient minimally or make it so that it is difficult for them to perform their everyday functions. Because there are many joints in the feet, when someone is diagnosed with arthritis in their feet they are more than likely to experience a lot of pain.

CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS IN FEET

The following is a list of some of the more common causes for why someone would have arthritis in their feet.

1. Heredity
2. A bacterial infection or a viral infection
3. Taking prescription or illegal drugs
4. Traumatic injury
5. Foot problems that are already present, such as hammer toes or bunions

POPULAR TREATMENT OPTIONS

The following is a list of some of the more popular treatment options used for those who have been diagnosed with arthritis in one or both of their feet.

Non-surgical treatment options for the feet include:

• Wearing specially made arthritic footwear
• Physical therapy
• Taking prescribed or over-the-counter medications
• Making lifestyle changes to minimize the pain, i.e. instead of jogging, go swimming

Surgical treatment is an option when nonsurgical treatment does not work.

NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?

Are you currently experiencing any type of foot pain and you think you may have arthritis? It really is necessary for you to understand whether or not you do have arthritis in one or both of your feet. If you do, then you are going to need to understand what treatment options are available to you.

If you would like to go ahead and make an appointment with our podiatrist so you can get a proper diagnosis, then we invite you to give us a call right now. The sooner you seek professional medical assistance for your foot pain, the sooner you can understand what your treatment options are going to be so you can reduce or even eliminate your pain.

Looking for Arthritis info near the 95133 area? Call Leonard Greenwald, D.P.M. at (408) 827-9483.