Health Tip: Pain in the Foot?

By Diana Kohnle, HealthDay Reporter


(HealthDay News) -- Symptoms of foot arthritis, including painful inflammation and swelling, can make it difficult to take even a few steps.


The American Podiatric Medical Association says you should see a doctor if your symptoms include:



  • Swelling that affects at least one joint.

  • Tenderness or pain that recurs in any joint.

  • Heat or redness surrounding a joint.

  • Restricted range of motion.

  • Morning stiffness.

  • A growth, rash or skin change.


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