This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as location, quality, time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated complaints. Use the Symptom Analysis option to explore the possible explanations for foot pain, occurring alone or in combination with other problems.
Considerations Wearing improper shoes or extensive use of the feet can cause foot pain.
Common causes of foot pain associated with improper or tight-fitting shoes included bunions , calluses, warts , corns, ingrown toenails, fallen arches, and sprains . Stress fracture of the metatarsal bones can be caused by strenuous foot use. Bony spur is usually characterized by a sharp pain in the heel and is generally caused by activities that involve strenuous foot-pounding. If the foot pain remains unexplained and is seemingly unrelated to either injury or shoes. A podiatrist may be helpful when dealing with foot pain.