Common Causes Of Foot Pain And Their Treatments

Pain On The Outer Edge Of The Foot

Pain on the outer edge of the foot, the fifth metatarsal bone, is most commonly caused by a broken bone in the foot. The symptoms that occur after an injury are typically pain, swelling, and bruising along the outer edge. To treat the pain use pain relievers, rest, ice, and elevate the affected foot, try not to walk on it, use crutches if needed, and possibly a cast. If the bone is broken, see a doctor to obtain an x-ray and possibly some other tests.