What is the reason for pain on the outside of the foot

Pain on the outside of the sole of the foot is more common in elderly people. The subcutaneous fat of the elderly is thinner, and the ground is more likely to hit the bones on the side of the sole of the foot when they walk, causing pain. Pain on the outside of the sole of the foot may also be caused by other diseases. If you cannot normally feel the ground hitting the bones on the outside of the sole of the foot, and the pain does not improve after daily care, it is best to go to the hospital to check whether it is related to other diseases, and then take appropriate treatments.

Causes and common diseases of pain on the outside of the foot

The main diseases that cause pain on the outside of the foot are: ① Achilles tendinitis; ② Calcaneous spurs; ③ Calcaneous periostitis; ④ Subcalcaneal fat pad injury; ⑤ Calcaneous fracture; ⑥ Calcaneous subcutaneous bursitis; ⑦ Tarsal sinus soft tissue strain; ⑧ Calcaneous tuberculosis, tumor, etc.

What causes pain on the outside of the foot?

Common causes can be summarized into four categories: ① Caused by diseases of the spinal bones and joints and surrounding soft tissues. Such as local injuries, bleeding, edema, adhesions and muscle spasms caused by contusions and sprains. ②Caused by diseases of the spinal cord and spinal nerves. Such as low back pain caused by spinal cord tumors, myelitis, etc. ③Caused by diseases of internal organs. For example, infection or tumor of the uterus and its appendages can cause lumbar pain, and such patients often have corresponding gynecological symptoms at the same time. ④ Caused by mental factors.

In addition, the causes include autonomic nervous system disorders, neurosis, non-breathable shoes, etc., which may all lead to hot steam coming out of the feet and sides, accompanied by burning feet. Chinese medicine believes that this is due to liver and kidney yin deficiency, yin deficiency and excessive fire, which lead to the above symptoms.

Why does the elderly have pain on the outside of their feet?

This is because the human foot, like other organs in the body, gradually undergoes degenerative changes as people age. Foot pain in the elderly is a manifestation of degenerative changes. Especially for the elderly and weak people, who walk less often, the skin and muscles on the soles of their feet become soft, and the subcutaneous fat becomes thinner. When they walk, the ground touches the bones of their feet, which naturally causes pain.

In addition to physiological degenerative changes, the following foot diseases are more likely to cause foot pain. If elderly people experience these diseases, they should actively go to the hospital for examination and treatment, because if they are serious, they may affect their normal walking. Elderly people can use traditional Chinese medicine plasters, foot mask pain relief creams, and external application therapy to relieve foot pain. This treatment is safer for the elderly.

Daily care for pain on the outside of the foot

You can also soak your feet in hot water appropriately at ordinary times to promote blood circulation in the feet, improve sleep quality, and promote recovery from illness.