One doctor said it is because she is pigeon toed, and the other says that he doesn't know what it is. Her bones look okay, nothing came up on the x-ray. He said to come back in 3 weeks to see if it is still hurting. I am thinking it's some kind of injury or infection. She has complete range of motion and doesn't have any redness only a little bit of swelling in the arch of her foot. She complains of pain on the heel, the arch, and the back of her foot a little bit. I am about ready to take her to another specialist and run more tests. She is a healthy active 7 year old child. This is only in her left foot, her right foot is fine.
2006-06-29 02:53:02 · 5 answers · asked by KMP 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I don't think this is caused from her being pigeon toed, because it runs in my family. It is mild, and she is only having pain in one foot. I may be wrong about that though.
2006-06-29 03:05:26 · update #1
Here are two possibilities.
Achilles Tendonitis
Proper footcare is especially critical for people suffering from Achilles Tendonitis because they are prone to problems such as:
Inflammation and degeneration of the Achilles tendon
Pain when steps are taken after long periods of sitting
Shooting or burning pain
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Arch Pain/Strain
The term arch pain (often referred to as arch strain) refers to an inflammation and/or burning sensation at the arch of the foot. Arch pain is caused by inflammation from excessive stretching of the plantar fascia, usually due to over-pronation. Left untreated, strain on the longitudinal arch continues and spurs may develop.
2006-06-29 03:28:33 · answer #1 · answered by captures_sunsets 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm no expert but i have this problem in reverse. My right foot can sometimes hurt when wearing shoes and this is becuase my arch is less pronounced than that in my left foot and wearing shoes makes me hold my foot in an unnatural possition causing pain in the back of my foot. I know this might have been checked already but get the specialist to check that the arch in her left foot is not more pronounced than the other ( the lack of shoes takes away the support causing the pain) In me it is only a fractional difference which is not visable to the naked eye but i can often feel it but special shoe inserts are helping me with the problem. GOOD LUCK!
2006-06-29 03:05:56 · answer #2 · answered by nkate14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might check on whether it is Severs Disease. This is an inflamation of the growth plate at the base of the achillies tendon and happens in kids as they grow and causes pain in the heel. The pain is usually only when they run or aggravate it and it stops when they stop the activity. It usually goes away when the growth spurt stops. It affects a lot of kids that run (esp. playing soccer) and is often aggravated by running or going barefoot. Some kids benefit from putting a soft heel pad in their shoes or icing the area after activity or taking Ibuprofen if they're old enough.
2006-06-29 03:44:08 · answer #3 · answered by sam s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she's 7...its probably growing pains. I know I had that problem when I was her age. Try rubbing it for a few minutes...that's what my mom did. It worked wonders. so does a little heat...not too hot...don't use a heating pad, but maybe one of those things you can heat up in the microwave and wrap it in a towel. worth a try!
2006-07-05 08:13:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jilly B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister used to baby-sit a child that was pidgeon toed and he had to wear a brace for it. If this is not corrected it could cause severe back problens later in life. Take her to an Orthopedist that can recommend treatment for it.
2006-06-29 02:59:09 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋