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Houston Foot Specialists: Causes for Ball of Foot Pain

Houston Foot Specialists: Causes for Ball of Foot Pain: There is something exciting about seeing what is new and upcoming in the world of cars. At the Houston Auto Show from January 22…

Causes for Ball of Foot Pain

There is something exciting about seeing what is new and upcoming in the world of cars. At the Houston Auto Show from January 22-26, 2014 you have the chance to marvel at over 500 of the newest domestic vehicles and model year imports. For a newbie or true fanatic, this show will not disappoint. When something new arises with regard to your foot health, however, it can be disappointing – and unsettling if you don’t know what is going on.

Are you experiencing ball of foot pain, for example? There are a few reasons why this may be happening to you. One of the most common causes for pain in this area is a condition called metatarsalgia. The long bones in your foot are called the metatarsals, and when there is an imbalance in these bones they can’t properly absorb weight while standing or walking. This can result in pain in the ball of your foot.

High Heels can cause ball of foot pain

In addition, you may have pain if you are involved in a high-impact sport that involves a lot of running, jumping, or wear and tear on the balls of your feet. Overuse can lead to strain on the muscles and tendons in your foot. A large callus on your foot could be causing your pain, and it could develop from wearing shoes that put extra strain and pressure on your feet, such as high heels. An abnormality like bunions or hammertoes can also lead to ball of foot pain, as can being overweight.

Since there are so many causes for foot pain, it is really important to find the root of it and treat it accordingly. Many conditions worsen if ignored, so please don’t delay – contact Houston Foot Specialists as soon as possible. Call Dr. Jeff Bowman at (713) 467-8886 to make an appointment at our office in Houston, TX. Your feet are worth it.

Gout Cases On The Rise In The US

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Gout Cases On The Rise In The US 

Gout symptoms The number of Americans affected by gout is growing, and doctors believe obesity and lack of knowledge about the condition are to blame.
Gout, categorized as acute inflammatory arthritis, causes pain and tenderness in the affected joint. It often forms in a person’s foot – more specifically, a patient’s big toe. Gout in the big toe is known as podagra, and it accounts for roughly 50 percent of all cases of gout.
New data suggests that doctors are treating an increased number of patients suffering from gout, as a recent estimate found that 3.9 percent of Americans are afflicted by the condition.
“There are data suggesting that the incidence of gout in this country has doubled in the last 20 years and probably tripled in the past 40 years, making it by far the most common inflammatory arthritis,” said N. Lawrence Edwards, MD, of the University of Florida.

Why the Surge?

Doctors say the current obesity epidemic is one of the reasons why they are seeing an increased number of gout cases. When a person gains weight, it becomes tougher for their kidneys to flush all the uric acid out of their system. If uric acid isn’t removed from the body, it will settle in the joints and begin to cause damage to the area.
Weight gain may be one of the more common causes of gout, but other diseases that affect the kidneys are also to blame, said Dr. Kenneth S. Saag, of the University of Alabama.
“Historically, gout has been associated with overindulgence, in people who had access to foods of plenty, but now, in fact, gout is a condition of people with chronic illness such as kidney disease and heart disease, and regrettably it’s often relegated to a lesser status given all the other challenges of management,” said Saag.

Address the Real Issue 

Another problem facing gout patients is how their primary care physician treats the condition. Oftentimes gout is overlooked, or the severity is underappreciated. This leads some physicians to prescribe NSAIDs or other anti-inflammatory drugs to provide temporary relief. The patient may not be in as much pain while on anti-inflammatory medications, but it doesn’t address the underlying condition. Dr. Silverman believes a person will only find true relief if they address the real problem.
“The goal of gout treatment should be to cure the disease, not mask it,” said Silverman. “Correcting a patient’s diet fixes this problem most of the time. As the article mentioned, the rising obesity rates are the most common cause of gout development. If a person eats right and develops an exercise routine, they’ll see long-term relief much quicker than if they simply tried a uric-lowering medication regimen.
“Eliminate the obesity, and you’ll drastically lower gout rates,” concluded Silverman.
Related source: Medscape