What could be the cause of foot pain in a 13-year-old girl?

Oct 09, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Introduction
In general, the main causes of foot pain in 13-year-old girls include overexertion from exercise, ill-fitting shoes, growing pains, plantar fasciitis, and ingrown toenails. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a reputable hospital. In daily life, choose appropriate athletic gear and control exercise intensity; trim toenails regularly, avoiding cutting them too short or too deep.

  一般情况下,13岁女孩脚疼的Cause主要有Exercise过度、鞋子不合脚、生长痛、足底筋膜炎、甲沟炎等。如果出现不适Symptoms,Recommendation及时到正规医院就诊Treatment。具体分析如下:

  1、Exercise过度

  长时间跑步、跳跃等Exercise,导致足部Muscles、韧带反复牵拉,局部代谢产物堆积,引发脚疼。减少Exercise量,休息时抬高双脚,用温水泡脚促进Blood循环,选择柔软鞋垫减轻足部压力。

  2、鞋子不合脚

  鞋子过紧挤压足部血管、神经,或鞋底过硬缺乏支撑,导致足部受力不均引发疼痛。及时更换大小合适、鞋底有弹性的鞋子,避免穿高跟鞋或过窄鞋,日常行走避免长时间站立。

  3、生长痛

  青春期Bones生长迅速,Muscles、肌腱生长速度滞后,牵拉骨膜引发疼痛,多发生于足跟、小腿。可在Doctor指导下服用维生素D滴剂、碳酸钙D3片、葡萄糖酸钙口服溶液,减少剧烈Exercise,热敷疼痛部位缓解不适。

  4、足底筋膜炎

  足底筋膜反复微损伤后出现无菌性炎症,晨起或长时间站立后疼痛明显。可在Doctor指导下服用塞来昔布胶囊、双氯芬酸钠缓释片、洛索洛芬钠片等Medicine,配合足底按摩、拉伸训练,必要时使用足底矫形鞋垫。

  5、甲沟炎

  指甲修剪过短或嵌甲,导致甲沟部位细菌感染,出现红肿、疼痛甚至化脓。可在Doctor指导下外用莫匹罗星软膏、夫西地酸乳膏,口服阿莫西林胶囊,若形成脓肿需行甲沟切开引流术,术后保持足部干燥清洁。

  在日常Life中,选择合适的Exercise装备,控制Exercise强度;定期修剪指甲,避免过短或过深;关注足部发育,及时更换鞋子;均衡Diet,补充钙与维生素D;出现持续疼痛及时就医Examination。