The pain on the top of the foot may be caused by infection, soft tissue contusion, lumbar intervertebral disc herniation and other factors, according to the cause of the disease, choose antimicrobial treatment, ice, bone traction and other treatments. 1. Infection: cellulitis, skin infections, dengue (acute infectious diseases, the skin can be seen as red like paint) can cause pain when the foot surface, need to apply penicillin, cephalosporin and other antimicrobial drugs for treatment, such as pus also need to be incised and drained. 2. Soft tissue contusion: the impact on the top of the foot can cause soft tissue contusion, ice packs can be applied within 72 hours, and then hot packs can be applied after 72 hours to relieve the pain. 3. Lumbar disc herniation: lumbar disc herniation can cause lateral calf and dorsum of foot pain when it stimulates the lumbar 5 nerves. Bone traction and oral ibuprofen, celecoxib and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help to relieve the symptoms. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication. If the above symptoms are not relieved, it is recommended to go to the hospital for early treatment.