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Why does my foot randomly ache sometimes?

I am a 20 year old male. My foot will randomly ache during the day and its distracting.

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If it is aching it could be you are wearing the wrong shoes to support your foot. Could also try an over the counter arch support like Powerstep or Superfeet to help with your aching feet.
Its due to your biomechanics in your foot. This will progress if left untreated. There are multiple conservative options that work very well. Please, make an appointment with me in my Chandler office (480) 269-7130 and I will go over all of your options. Depending on Xrays (if needed) that I can take at my office and the clinical exam, I am able to diagnose and recommend different treatment options. I recommend you have this checked as soon as you can, especially since I can usually treat this without surgery very well in just one visit with me. My office is located on Dobson road, just north of Chandler Regional Hospital. Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists of Arizona. Feel free to ask to be seen by me specifically and I will get you in the same day or latest the next day. I take all insurances, please do not go off of the insurance list on this website as it is not updated yet. Mention that I have talked to you on the internet. I can also do the entire visit with you over the phone or video call as well, which most insurances cover, even if you are out of state and my staff can verify this for you when you schedule. Thank you and have a good evening.
It may be getting fatigued and this will cause aching. Make sure you are wearing supportive shoes and drink plenty of water during the day.
Foot pain can have many causes. More than likely, there is a muscle imbalance that needs to be addressed. I recommend you be evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) to determine the cause and appropriate treatment
Most occasional aches and pains are usually related to dysfunction of the foot/joints/tendons. Fatigue from your feet working to hard to function properly. I would start by supplementing my shoes with a good pre-fabricated orthotic/arch support, or to see if your insurance covers you for custom made orthotics. Simply wearing these and having your feet start to function better and more properly, this may solve your issues completely.