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Flatfeet is a common condition, also known as flatfoot, in which the arches on the inside of the feet flatten when pressure is put on them. When people with flatfeet stand up, the feet point outward, and the entire soles of the feet fall and touch the floor. Flatfeet can occur when the arches don't develop during childhood.

Children with flat feet usually develop arches by about age 10. But sometimes they don’t, and their flat feet may start to cause them discomfort in time. It’s important to take your symptoms seriously. Some types and causes of flat feet are more severe, and they can cause further problems if left untreated.