What is congenital flat feet?
Flat feet or pes planus is a condition in which the arch or instep of the foot collapses and comes in contact with the ground. In some individuals, this arch never develops while they are growing.
How do members experience congenital flat feet?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with congenital flat feet*
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Pain
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for congenital flat feet*
Who has congenital flat feet on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 20 | |
| 40s | 23 | |
| 50s | 25 | |
| 60s | 14 | |
| 70+ | 20 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 38 | |
| Female | 69 |