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Patient Foot and Ankle Center

Patient Foot and Ankle Center

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  • Dr. LeeHsin B. Fang, DPM
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650-386-1328

2500 Hospital Dr. Building 15, Suite F

Mountain View, CA 94040 USA

650-386-1328

650-963-9813

Metatarsalgia


Does standing on tiptoe make you wince with pain? You may have metatarsalgia, or inflammation of the ball of the foot.

Symptoms and Causes

  • Metatarsalgia can make your feet extremely uncomfortable, with symptoms including:
  • Sharp pain or dull ache just behind the toes on the ball of the foot.
  • Pain that worsens while walking, running or jumping and improves when at rest.
  • Numbness or pain in the toes.
  • Pain in the feet that worsens when barefoot.

While there is occasionally one singular cause for metatarsalgia, it is typically caused by several factors, including:

  • Improper foot alignment
  • Improper walking mechanics
  • Unusual foot shape
  • Hammertoe
  • Intense training and activity
  • Bunions
  • Excess weight
  • Tight shoes
  • Morton’s Neuroma
  • Stress fractures

Often pain in the foot can be healed with a day or two of rest, some ice and over the counter pain medication. However, if your pain is severe or ongoing, it may be time to see a podiatrist.

Hours Of Operation

Monday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Thursday:

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Our Location

2500 Hospital Dr. Building 15, Mountain View, CA 94040

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Patient Foot & Ankle Center

2500 Hospital Dr. Building 15, Suite F

Mountain View, CA 94040 USA

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