Foot surgery
Foot surgery may be recommended in a more serious case and it is usually the last resort.
Your orthopedic surgeon may create an arch in your feet, repair tendons, or fuse your bones or joints.
Surgery can also be done to lengthen your Achilles tendon if they are too short, this will help decrease your pain.
How to prevent flat feet
Flat feet in most cases are hereditary and you can’t prevent hereditary causes.
However, you can prevent the condition from worsening and causing excessive pain. For this, you’ll need to take certain precautions such as wearing shoes that fit well and providing the necessary foot support.
Conclusion
Flat feet may or may not be serious. In many cases, it causes no pain. If your flat feet are painless then you have nothing to worry about. If you do experience pain and discomfort or you notice worsening, it is important that you immediately seek a medical professional for diagnosis and treatment.
References
[1] https://www.ipfh.org/images/research_materials/2012_National_Foot_Health_Assessment_June_2012.pdf
[2] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353648
[3] https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/facts.html
[4] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tendonitis/
[5] https://medlineplus.gov/obesity.html
[6] https://www.healthline.com/health/electromyography
[7] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/11086-non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory-medicines-nsaids