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What Can Cause Stabbing Sharp Pain In Foot And Toes
Health Encyclopedia: Foot Pain Introduction
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Overview
Foot pain is a very common problem. About 75% of people in the U.S. have foot pain at some time in their lives. Most foot pain is caused by shoes that do not fit properly or force the feet into unnatural shapes (such as pointed-toe, high-heel shoes).
The force exerted on the foot with each step is about 50% greater than the persons body weight. In a typical day, the feet support several hundred tons.
The elderly have a very high incidence of foot pain, reported at 87% in one stud...
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...the fat padding on the sole of the foot wears down as people age. Older people's skin is also dryer. Foot pain, in fact, can be the first sign of trouble in many illnesses related to aging, such... Read more »Foot Pain: Introduction
...This means that the feet support a combined force equivalent to several hundred tons every day.About Foot PainGiven what the foot must endure, it is not surprising that about 75% of Americans... Read more »Foot Pain: Prevention
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