You may also experience swelling, numbness, tingling, or burningdepending on the cause of your foot pain.
Conditions such as osteoarthritis, extensor tendonitis, and gout can cause pain on the top of the foot.
This condition develops over time and is due to wear and tear.
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While gout can affect any joint, it commonly affects the big toe.
Symptoms of gout come and go.
These injuries often include broken bones and torn ligaments, leading to dislocation of the foot bones.
method or over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
Pain medication, such asTylenol(acetaminophen), can also be helpful.
They may order a foot scan to identify the cause of your pain.
These conditions are treated with home remedies, medications, immobilization, and physical therapy.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Gout.
National Health Service.Extensor tendinopathy.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Lisfranc (midfoot) injury.
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