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Symptom: Pes Planus
Introduction: Pes Planus
Pes Planus: A collapse of the arch of the foot, leading to a flattening of the feet. See free access online books about Pes Planus below. See detailed information below for a list of 40 causes of Pes Planus, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Pes Planus:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Pes Planus.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
- Marfan's syndrome
- Posterior tibial tendon insufficiency
- Tarsal coalition
- Congenital vertical talus
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Foot trauma
- Arthritis of the feet (see Arthritis)
- Diabetes mellitus
- Charcot arthropathy
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Pes Planus: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Pes Planus, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations
- Pes Planus and Leg symptoms (32 causes)
- Pes Planus and Foot symptoms (31 causes)
- Pes Planus and Face symptoms (23 causes)
- Pes Planus and Head symptoms (23 causes)
- Pes Planus and Growth symptoms (18 causes)
- Pes Planus and Body symptoms (17 causes)
- Pes Planus and Eye symptoms (17 causes)
- Pes Planus and Infant symptoms (16 causes)
- Pes Planus and Spine symptoms (16 causes)
- Pes Planus and Arm symptoms (15 causes)
- Pes Planus and Poor growth (15 causes)
- Pes Planus and Back symptoms (15 causes)
- Pes Planus and Scoliosis (15 causes)
- Pes Planus and Mouth symptoms (14 causes)
- Pes Planus and Limb symptoms (13 causes)
- Pes Planus and Short stature (12 causes)
- Pes Planus and Throat symptoms (12 causes)
- Pes Planus and Nerve symptoms (11 causes)
- Pes Planus and Hand symptoms (10 causes)
- Pes Planus and Joint symptoms (10 causes)
See full list of 969 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Pes Planus
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Foot symptoms (685 causes)
- Leg symptoms (1064 causes)
- Limb symptoms (1029 causes)
Diagnostic Guides for Pes Planus
Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Pes Planus from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Pes Planus. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Pes Planus
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Misdiagnosis and Pes Planus
Untreated patients of Marfan's die at age 30: Marfan's syndrome is an autosomal disorder of the connective tissues. It affects the connective tissue of the skeletal, ocular and cardiovascular system. The patient is usually tall and thin with long digits, high arched palate and loose joints. He may also present with ocular and cardiac deformities. The diagnosis is based on the family history and co-relating all the findings. Of concern is aortic root dilatation which occurs in these patients and hence an annual echocardiogram is required. It must be discriminated from acromegaly, gigantism, fragile X syndrome and thyrotoxicosis by means of blood investigations. If untreated the patient dies at the age of 30 or 40 years. Genetic counselling for the family is needed....read more »
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Causes of Pes Planus listed in Disease Database:
Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Pes Planus as a symptom include:
See full list of 40
causes of Pes Planus
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Definitions of Pes Planus:
Pes Planus: a condition in which the longitudinal arch is broken down, the entire sole touching the ground. SYN: flatfoot, talipes planus.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
A condition in which one or more of the arches of the foot have flattened out.
- (Source - Diseases Database)
A foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Detailed list of causes of Pes Planus
The list below shows some of the causes of Pes Planus mentioned in various sources:
- 49,XXXXY syndrome - flat feet
- Achard syndrome - flat feet
- Arthritis of the feet
- Bartenwerfer syndrome - flat feet
- Carbohydrate deficiency glycoprotein syndrome type II - flat feet
See full list of 40 causes of Pes Planus
How Common are these Causes of Pes Planus?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Pes Planus. Of the 40 causes of Pes Planus that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 1 causes are "very common" diseases
- 0 causes are "common" diseases
- 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1 causes are "rare" diseases
- 5 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 34 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 40
causes of Pes Planus
Conditions listing symptoms: Pes Planus:
The following list of conditions have 'Pes Planus' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Causes of Pes Planus Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Pes Planus based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Pes Planus?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Pes Planus, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
What are the alternative names for Pes Planus:
Flat feet, Flatfoot, Talipes planus
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Classifications of Pes Planus:
Medical Conditions associated with Pes Planus:
Foot symptoms (680 causes), Leg symptoms (1056 causes), Limb symptoms (1019 causes)
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