podalgia

/pəʊˈdældʒə/ or /pɒˈdældʒə/

Definitions

1. noun

Pain or discomfort in the foot, especially the toes and heel, typically caused by a condition such as peripheral neuropathy or a vitamin deficiency.

“The patient experienced severe podalgia due to her vitamin B12 deficiency.”

Synonyms

  • foot pain
  • peripheral neuropathy pain

Antonyms

  • analgesia
  • numbness