Forefoot pain refers to pain and discomfort felt toward the top of the foot. The rate of forefoot pain and deformity increases with age. When a cause cannot be determined, any pain on the ball of the foot is generally referred to as metatarsalgia.
Forefoot pain may be due to:
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CausesNearly all causes of foot pain can be grouped under one of the following:Ill-fitting shoes. Poorly fitting shoes are a frequent cause of foot... Read more »
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Alternative NamesCauses of foot painInformationQuestion:What causes foot pain?Answer:Many things can cause foot pain. Wearing shoes that don't fit... Read more »
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