Other Symptoms that Can Accompany Foot Pain
Foot pain can occur in the
- the ball of the foot,
- the heel,
- the arch,
- the instep,
- the sole (bottom of the foot),
- the top of the foot,
- or the ankle.
The onset of pain may be sudden, or may develop slowly over time. Foot pain can vary from a mild ache, to a severe stabbing, throbbing, and burning pain.
Depending on the cause, symptoms that may accompany foot pain include the following:
Complications that can occur include infection (e.g., fever, redness, severe pain, warmth, swelling), an inability to bear weight, and deformities (e.g., hammertoes/claw toes, bunions). Patients who have diabetes are at increased risk for foot complications, such as sores (ulcers), Charcot foot, and diabetic neuropathy.