What is flat feet, what are the symptoms? – Health News
Flat feet (Pes planus with its medical name) are known as low soles among the people. There are pits on the soles of people’s feet with longitudinal and transverse settlements called arches of the feet. Conditions where these arches are less or absent are called flat feet.
This foot problem is one of the most common problems in the musculoskeletal system. Congenital anomalies due to genetic factors may cause flat feet. Also, flat feet may occur due to factors such as previous foot trauma, cerebral palsy, obesity, and advanced age.
It is more common in children with a family history of flat feet.
Flatfoot Symptoms;
Pain in the arches of the feet, inside the ankles, soles of the feet, heels, calves, and knee joints
– Swelling on the soles of the feet
-Push in
– Numbness and numbness in the feet
– Calluses in the feet due to pressure disorder
– Don’t get tired easily while walking
For diagnosis, the Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist can make the diagnosis by examining the patient’s gait after the examination. In addition, support can be obtained from imaging methods (X-ray, computerized tomography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance).
Exercising, getting rid of excess weight, eating healthy, preventing chronic diseases and strengthening the foot muscles are some of the measures that can be taken against the disease.
The treatment depends on the cause and severity of the end. For the treatment, specially produced shoes or insoles should be used.
Physiotherapy, drug therapy, ice therapy and rest, taking control of chronic diseases (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.) are among the treatment options. However, if there is pain despite all these applications and the disease has passed the initial stage, surgical methods are considered.
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This article discusses the problem of flat feet, also known as Pes planus in medical terms. The condition is characterized by the absence or reduced arches of the feet, which can cause various symptoms such as pain in the arches, ankles, soles, heels, calves, and knee joints, as well as numbness, swelling, and calluses in the feet. The causes of flat feet can be genetic or due to factors such as foot trauma, cerebral palsy, obesity, and advanced age.
The diagnosis of flat feet can be made by an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist, who can examine the patient’s gait and use imaging methods such as X-ray, computerized tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance. The treatment for flat feet depends on the severity and cause of the condition, and can include using specially designed shoes or insoles, physiotherapy, drug therapy, ice therapy, rest, and controlling chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. In severe cases where pain persists, surgical methods may be necessary. Measures to prevent flat feet include exercising, maintaining a healthy weight, and strengthening foot muscles.
