What's the matter with the pain in my feet?
In the past 10 days, discussions about "foot pain" have increased significantly on social media and health forums. Many netizens reported pain at the edges of their feet, especially when they stand for a long time, exercise or wear new shoes. This article will combine the hot data and medical knowledge from the entire Internet to analyze the common causes, coping methods and preventive measures of foot pain.
1. Statistics of hot topics in the past 10 days

| platform | Amount of related topics | Hot search highest ranking |
|---|---|---|
| 12,000 items | No. 18 | |
| Douyin | The #footache topic has been viewed 56 million times | No. 7 on the health list |
| Zhihu | 32 related questions | Medical topic weekly list |
2. Analysis of common causes of foot pain
According to recent discussions among netizens and online answers from doctors, foot pain is mainly related to the following factors:
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Sports injuries | Lateral pain after running/jumping | 38% |
| shoe problem | New shoes scratch feet and lack sole support | 29% |
| foot disease | plantar fasciitis, stress fracture | 18% |
| other factors | Gout, arthritis, etc. | 15% |
3. Recently hotly discussed solutions
1.Insole selection method: Many sports bloggers recommend arch support insoles, and actual measurements show that they can reduce foot pressure by 27%.
2.RICE first aid principles: A recent popular science video from a tertiary hospital emphasized the four-step method of "rest-ice-compression-elevation", and the number of views exceeded one million.
3.Internet celebrity fascia relaxation technique: Douyin's popular tutorial "Golf Foot Massage" has received over 500,000 likes and requires attention control.
4. Latest recommendations from medical experts
The Director of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Peking Union Medical College Hospital stated in a recent live broadcast:"Pain in the feet that lasts for more than 3 days requires medical attention.", and give self-test methods:
| red flag | Possible symptoms |
|---|---|
| Severe pain on first step in the morning | plantar fasciitis |
| Local redness, swelling and heat | Gout attack |
| persistent pain at night | stress fracture |
5. Hot search list of preventive measures
According to big data analysis, the most popular prevention methods in the past 10 days are:
| Ranking | method | search volume |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shop for wide-last sneakers | 280,000+ |
| 2 | Foot warm-up exercises before exercise | 190,000+ |
| 3 | Supplement vitamin D3 | 150,000+ |
6. Special reminder
Recently, the "Vinegar Foot Soaking Recipe" circulating on the Internet has been refuted by @HealthChina official Weibo, which may aggravate skin damage. It is recommended to seek medical attention immediately if:
• Pain accompanied by significant swelling
• Purple-red patches appear on the skin
• Unable to bear weight and walk for more than 24 hours
By analyzing recent Internet hot spots, it can be seen that the public's attention to foot health has increased significantly. Only by correctly understanding the causes of foot pain and taking scientific countermeasures can we effectively protect our "second heart."
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