Common Foot Problems in Older Age: Bursitis and Treatment Options
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Written by Regina Boyle Wheeler
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This article discusses common foot problems that arise with aging, focusing on conditions like bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs in joints). It explains that repeated motion or friction from shoes can cause swelling, redness, and pain in the toes or heel. Treatment options range from ice, padding, and NSAIDs to corticosteroid injections or surgery for severe cases.
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· 4 pulledSmall fluid-filled sacs, called bursae, help cushion your joints, bones, and tendons.
Repeated motion or friction from shoes can make them swell.
Ice, padding, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen can help.
Severe cases may need a corticosteroid shot or even surgery.
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