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Feet Tests
- Physical exam: A doctor may look for swelling, deformity, pain, discoloration, or skin changes to help diagnose a foot problem.
- Feet X-ray: A plain X-ray film of the feet can detect fractures or damage from arthritis.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scan): An MRI scanner uses a high-powered magnet and a computer to construct detailed images of the foot and ankle.
- Computed tomography (CT scan): A CT scanner takes multiple X-rays, and a computer constructs detailed images of the foot and ankle.
Feet Treatments
- Orthotics: Inserts worn in the shoes can improve many foot problems. Orthotics may be custom-made or standard-sized.
- Physical therapy: A variety of exercises can improve flexibility, strength, and support of the feet and ankles.
- Feet surgery: In some cases, fractures or other problems with the feet require surgical repair.
- Pain medicines: Over-the-counter or prescription pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Motrin), and naproxen (Aleve) can treat most foot pain.
- Antibiotics: Bacterial infections of the feet may require antibacterial drugs given orally or intravenously.
- Antifungal medicines: Athlete's foot and other fungal infections of the feet can be treated with topical or oral antifungal medicines.
- Cortisone injection: An injection of a steroid may be helpful in reducing pain and swelling in certain foot problems.
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