Foot pain
Anobject embedded in your foot
Foot pain can sometimes be caused by an object embedded in the foot. It may therefore be worth considering whether you havestepped on something sharp with bare feet and examining your foot for a wound.
If a small object, such as a splinter or thorn, islodgedin your skin, it's usually safe to remove it yourself.Wash your hands and clean the area first, and use tweezers if theyhelp. Your pain should start to improve once the object has been removed.
If the object is more deeply embedded, don't try to remove it yourself. Seek medical help as soon as possible.
Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018
Introduction
Foot pain is a common problem with a wide range of possible causes.
Common causes of foot pain
Common causes of foot pain include: sprains and strains gout verrucas blisters, corns and calluses bunions ingrowing toenails plantar fasciitis (heel pain) Morton's neuroma
Sprains and strains
Sprains and strains are very common injuries that affect muscles and ligaments (strong bands of tissue around joints that connect one bone to another). They often occur if you change direction or spee
Plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is the result of damage to the tough band of tissue (fascia) that runs under the sole of the foot, which causes pain in the heel. It most commonly affects people aged 40 to 60 who ar
Metatarsalgia
Metatarsalgia isthe term for pain that occurs in the front section of the foot. It's is often described as a burning or aching pain that ranges from mild to severe and gets worse when walking. It ca
Anobject embedded in your foot
Foot pain can sometimes be caused by an object embedded in the foot. It may therefore be worth considering whether you havestepped on something sharp with bare feet and examining your foot for a wound
Diabetic foot problems
People with diabetes can experience a number of potentially serious problems affecting their feet,some of which can be very painful. This is because the condition can damage nerves and blood vessels i
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