Flat feet

Flat feet's disease overview

What is flat foot syndrome ?

Flat feet are the phenomenon when the arch in the soles of the feet are flat, the entire soles touch the floor when standing up.

This is a fairly common phenomenon, regardless of gender, age or region.

Causes of Flat feet's disease

Flat feet or flat feet in young children are normal in infants and newborn children who are walking due to the unmarried feet. However, there are some people who never develop this arch.

Many children have a flattened feet but still flexible, in which the arch can see when the child sits or stands on the toes, but disappears when the child stands. Children with flexible flat feet without any problems. The arch of the foot will be lower over time, the tendon along the ankle helps to support the feet will be worn out.

Symptoms of Flat feet's disease

Most people have no signs or symptoms related to flat feet, but there are also many people with flat feet with leg pain, especially heels or arches. These pain may increase when active or swollen along the inside of the ankle can also occur.

When the following disease manifest means that the feet of flat foot has affected health, need to be examined for timely treatment: the foot is painful when wearing boots or shoes that fit; Slippers are worn out very quickly; Flat soles; Weak, numb or spastic feet.

Transmission route of Flat feet's diseaseFlat feet

Flat foot disease is not transmitted from person to person.

People at risk for Flat feet's disease

The following subjects are at high risk of flat foot disease: obesity, feet or ankle damage, rheumatoid arthritis, aging or diabetes.

Prevention of Flat feet's disease

To prevent straight foot disease, it is necessary to maintain a reasonable living regime: avoid strong activity, carry heavy objects for a long time, exercise too much ...

To manage flat foot disease, the following measures can be applied: Participating in mild activities such as walking, cycling or swimming, you must not jump or participate in activities to run; Use supportive arches to increase comfort; Use painkillers to reduce pain; Apply weight loss mode to reduce pressure on the legs.

Diagnostic measures for Flat feet's disease

To diagnose flat foot disease can apply the following measures:

Examination through observing the feet from the front, the back and asking you to stand on the toes. Also can use imaging diagnosis with the following methods:

X-rays by using a small amount of radioactive to create images of bones and joints in the foot.

CT scan to check different angles and provide more details than conventional X-rays. ultrasound to create detailed images of soft tissues in the body.

MRI resonance imaging to be able to know the details of both hard and soft tissue.

Flat feet's disease treatments

When the soles are flat, it is possible to use the therapy:

Use the dome support device that does not need a prescription can help reduce pain due to flat feet. This method does not treat flat feet, but often reduces symptoms.

Practice muscle stretching with tendon exercises.

Use support shoes to be more comfortable than normal sandals or shoes.

Apply physical therapy methods to help improve foot shape.

In some cases, the doctor may ask the patient to perform the weight loss regime, to reduce the pressure on the feet and limit the symptoms of the disease. >

Surgical method will be used when encountering complications of flat foot disease such as sprains ...

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