I am 24 years old had weight around 80 kg whenever I get out of bed sole of my feet feels pain for first 10- 15 steps a doctor asked me to check uric acid level I had checked it twice once reading was 5.8 mg/l & then 6 mg/l.doctor has put me in a doubt. Someone asked me the pain is due to overweight because I don?t have pain in any joints of feet .after that I reduced my weight to 66 kg now pain is reduced drastically. It was acute pain in sole of my feet only hurts when ever stand for long time of 4-5 hours or whenever I get out of bed in morning it hurts only for 10-15 steps. After reducing weight & doing stretching exercises and cycling the pain issue is solved 90-95 %.but I am in doubt that was it uric acid pain or planter fasciitis pain?

Dr. Kunubilli VaralakshmiHomeopathy Doctor5yrs exp

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Dear Lybrate user! uric acid is a metabolic waste product. Produces when purines breakdown. Purines found in some foods such as red meat, fish,poultry products. Excess uric acid accumulates into joints and cause pain. This we call as "gout" plantar fasciitis: it is a inflammatory condition of plantar fascia which is located in lower part of heel. It causes pain in over weighted people when they stand for longer time and in morning first walk. You condition is plantar fasciitis so, it reduced after your weight loss. And it may return back when you gain wait again. Follow your exercise and diet regularly. Stay healthy & happy thank you.  

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Dr. Rahul RaiPhysiotherapist10yrs exp

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its planter fascitis or flat feet. counslt to physiotherpist . use high arch shoes regular streching. for private counsltation use lybrate code 530. 

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Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist25yrs exp

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Prevention ?wear shoes that fit properly and support the foot. ?wear the right shoes for physical activity. ?stretch your muscles before exercising. ?pace yourself during physical activity. ?maintain a healthy diet. ?rest when you feel tired or when your muscles ache. ?maintain a healthy weight. Treatment ?rest as much as possible. ?apply ice to the heel for 10 to 15 minutes twice a day. ?take over-the-counter pain medications. ?wear shoes that fit properly. ?wear a night splint, a special device that stretches the foot while you sleep. ?use heel lifts or shoe inserts to reduce pain.  

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