Capusilitis- how it causes pain in foot and it's treatment

Capsulitis of the foot, how it causes pain in foot and it’s treatment
Capsulitis of the foot caused by the inflammation of the capsule ligament. This capsule ligament surrounds the base of a toe, and as it’s name states it forms a capsule around the base and helps the toe to function and perform. The condition - Capsulitis, commonly affects the second toe and can weaken the ligaments so much that the actual toe can become dislocated. In order for the treatment of the condition to be effective early diagnosis and or treatment is imperative. This condition can cause a severe pain in foot or feet. There are several causes of this condition including; bunion deformities, badly designed footwear and arch problems amongst other aggravators, including auto-immune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis .
Symptoms include; Stiffness in affected joint, pain in foot when barefoot, swelling in base of affected toe joint, pain in ball of foot, deformed toe and the swelling causing difficulty in wearing normal shoes. Of course diagnosis must be made by a G.P. or Podiatry specialist/consultant. Diagnosis is usually aided or confirmed by ultrasound scan or x-rays.
Advice to reduce symptoms and ease discomfort includes;
Rest the affected foot or feet in order to reduce pain in foot.
Steroid capsules or injections or N.S.A.I.D’s can be used to reduce swelling and or pain.
Apply ice packs at equal time lapses up to five times a day.
Using toe straightening taping techniques or special socks to straighten affected toes.
Surgical intervention to correct affected toe.
Exercise to correct arch or calf problems.
　This condition can cause considerable pain in the foot and long-term pain can be very debilitating, therefore it should not be dismissed as a non descript or inconsequential problem. Please comment if you have any experience or advice on living or dealing with this kind of pain. Your experience could help someone else.