What should I do about my 3 year old complaining that her foot hurts?

Answer by  Mable (3008)

Many foot problems cannot be seen: does she complain when she has been barefoot indoors? If not, it's a problem with shoes. Otherwise, if it persists, talk to her pediatrician.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

If she continues to complain of pain in her foot you should take her to the doctor to have it examined. There is a possibility that she hurt her self somehow that you are unaware of. Have her try to walk and pay attention to if she is favoring the foot.

Answer by  Dana46 (2345)

This may be a way to get attention from the parent. Try wrapping the foot in a bandage or applying a "magical sock". If the pain stops there is likely no injury or damage, If this doesn't help, then it is a good idea to have a doctor look at it.

Answer by  gman9976 (248)

Lots of injuries do not have to show anyphsical injury but can be internal. It could be blood flow as well or it could be growing pains but the best course of action would to be to take your child to your pediatrician and that will ease any worries you may have.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

You should take her to her doctor. Just because you cannot see any visible signs of injury in her foot does not always mean there is nothing wrong with her foot.