Overview
Normally your foot has a arch under it. You have flatfeet when the arches on the inside of your feet are straight or flattened. This allows the entire soles of your feet to touch the floor when you stand up. This condition usually occurs when in childhood you don’t develop an arch. This condition is very common and mostly painless. But this arch helps to evenly distribute the body weight on the feet.
Apart from childhood reason, in some cases, flatfeet develop after an injury or because of aging. As the weight is not distributed commonly, flatfeet can sometimes cause discomfort in your ankles and knees. But, if you are not experiencing any pain, then usually there is no treatment necessary.
Symptoms
- Most people have no signs or symptoms.
- Feet tire easily.
- Swelling along the inside of the ankle.
- Back and leg pain
Treatment
It Usually flat feet doesn’t need any treatment. But if there is any discomfort, Its treatment usually depends on severity of pain and discomfort. If you are experiencing any pain, then you must visit nearest foot and ankle surgeon. You suregon may suggest one the two procedures:
A. Surgical
B. Non- Operative
