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Flat feet and heel pain
I have flat feet and at times I feel pain/stress in my heels. I have also started observing some discomfort from the feet up which somehow i feel is caused by my flat feet and stressed heels. Can I buy arch supports online from amazon/flipkart etc? Or should I go see a doctor about this first? Does arch support help correct the shape of the arch?
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Kindly consult a ortho surgeon first.
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Arch support will keep the arch only during walking
It won't correct the shape.
Kindly evaluate with xrays
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stress xrays
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it may cause subtalar arthritis at young age which might need surgery
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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Yes arch support/ soft soles helps for flat foot and heel pain
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foot arching exercises, soleus stretching and foot intrinsic muscle exercise helps
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check vitamins
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Dr. Sachin Kumar SG
Orthopedist
12 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Physical examination required
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Dr. Lohith N
Orthopedic surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Medial arch support required, kindly contact orthotist.
Other than dis practice plantar fascia stretching exercises
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Use customised footware with medial arch support... it will be great helpful..
Contact orthotist for this.. he will make footware of your size..
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