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Dolor de pie
Las siguientes medidas pueden ayudar a aliviar el dolor en el pie:
Otras medidas de cuidados caseros dependen de lo que esté causando el dolor en el pie.
Consulte con el médico si:
El médico llevará a cabo un examen físico, prestando particular atención a los pies, las piernas y la espalda, al igual que a la postura y la forma de caminar.
El médico hará preguntas respecto a los síntomas y la historia clínica, como las siguientes:
Se pueden tomar radiografías que le ayudan al médico a diagnosticar la causa del dolor en el pie.
El tratamiento depende de la causa exacta del dolor en el pie y puede abarcar:
Las siguientes medidas pueden prevenir el dolor y los problemas en el pie:
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