What Is Flat Feet?

What is Flatfeet?

The absence of an arch is known as flatfeet. It allows your entire foot to touch the floor when you stand up. All children are born with flat feet. After the age of three, children begin to develop an arch. It is also known as Fallen Arches.

Symptoms of Flatfeet-

• Foot pain, particularly in the heel or arch area
• Difficulty standing on tiptoe
• Swelling along the inside of the ankle 

Causes of Flatfeet-

• Hererditary
• Abnormal foot development, either due to genetics or cerebral palsy

Risk factors of Flatfeet-

• Aging
• Traumatic injury
• Obesity
• Rheumatoid arthritis

Diagnosis of Flatfeet-

Diagnosis of Flatfeet involves the following tests:

• Physical exam
• X-ray of feet

Treatment of Flatfeet-

• Homeopathic Treatment of Flatfeet
• Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Flatfeet
• Psychotherapy Treatment of Flatfeet
• Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Flatfeet
• Surgical Treatment of Flatfeet
• Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Flatfeet
• Other Treatment of Flatfeet

Treatment of Flatfeet-

Homeopathic Treatment of Flat Feet-

Homeopathy may help supportive and relieve complaints like pain and swelling. It treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some of the homeopathic medicines that can be used for treatment of are:

• Calc
• Calc P
• Guaj
• Stron C
• Sulph

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Flatfeet-

In the allopathic treatment of flatfeet, over-the-counter pain relievers are prescribed until the pain subsides. Over-the-counter arch supports may help relieve the pain caused by flatfeet.

Surgical Treatment of Flatfeet-

If you are experiencing disabling pain from a severe posterior tibial tear, you may need tendon surgery.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Flatfeet-

• Avoid coffee
• Avoid excess salt
• Other Treatment of Flatfeet
• Exercises to stretch the Achilles tendon may help
• Maintain healthy weight