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Only the left foot is flat in 5 yr old

2026-03-17 07:43:20
My daughter is 5yr 3 months old... Recently I noticed that she wears down the inner side of her left sandal..I did a wet foot test...her left foot has a mild arch whereas the right foot arch is normal.. but arch forms on her left foot when she stands on her toes. What do I do.. can her foot be fixed to normal hereafter... She does not complain of pain... playing normal..
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Start intrinsic feet muscles strengthening... This may start symptomatic in 30s & on weight gaining

Answered2026-03-19 10:50:19

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Check for the arch when the child is sitting if arch is present u can observe If no arch it requires furthur evaluation...

Answered2026-03-17 15:52:03

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It is normal

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Normal.. its part of development

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