Question 1

bone growing out of side of my foot. what is this called?

Accepted Answer

Bunion/bunionette: Depending on what side it is growing, it is either called a bunion (on the side of the big toe) or a bunionette (on the side of the little toe).

Question 2

it feels like the bones on the side of my foot are swollen. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Get xrayed, stress fracture or bone edema is a possibility.....(may need an mri).

Question 3

i have a lump protruding from the side of my foot it feels like a bone, about a quarter inch big, does not hurt, what is it and how come?

Accepted Answer

Lumps and bumps:: These are tough to diagnose without seeing them! You don't say which side of the foot the hard lump is on, where on the side, or how long you have had it. This may be a bunion, do a google image search for bunion and see if that looks like what you have.
 See a podiatrist to get an exact diagnosis, and treatment, or  tips for prevention of further damage, if needed.

Question 4

i smashed my foot on a wall yesterday and it's now got a big lump and swelling along the side of my foot. is it possible i've chipped a bone?

Accepted Answer

Possible but...: Since you used the word "smashed, " bone injury is possible. If you did not develop bruising, probably not. There are bones on the side of the foot where tendons attach that move your foot, so if it hurts when you move the foot without putting weight on it, that would suggest a possible bone injury.  If you can start to walk on it after 2-3 days, probably not a major bone injury. X-ray.

Question 5

i hit the brake on my car quick to avoid an accident.  i hit it with the side of my heel or the side of my foot. pain in area. could bone be broken?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If you have pain in the area that you it it could be that you have fractured the bone. Signs of a break (fracture) are pain, swelling and difficulty walking on the foot. It would be best to see your doctor and get an xray.

Question 6

i think i have a bone spur on the side of my foot.  it hurts, do i go see a podiatrist or try to live with the discomfort?

Accepted Answer

Side of foot pain: If it is on the outside of your foot (the side of the pinky toe),  it could by hypertrophy (enlarged) of the 5th metatarsal base.  It could also be a stress fracture of the 5th metatarsal (common for people with high arches).  It could also be tendinitis of the peroneus brevis tendon.  See a podiatrist for a full examination with x ray, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Question 7

hi! i am wondering what is on the side of my foot. it feels like a bone and it is swollen. maybe a tailors bunion? do they keep growing? thanks!

Accepted Answer

It could be Bunionet: Is a condition caused as a result of inflammation of the fifth metatarsal bone at the base of the little toe.It is usually characterized by inflammation, pain and redness of the little toe. If this what you have and bother you go to an orthopedic surgeon and have it treated.

Question 8

today i jumped across a puddle and landed on the side of my foot now it hurts about 1.5 in. below my ankle bone especially when i turn my foot inward.

Accepted Answer

Tendon injury: Like injury to one of the peroneal tendons or calcaneal fibular ligament. Try rice or rest ice, compression and elevation and see local podiatrist.

Question 9

i bumped my small toe more than 3 months ago. it is stil very painful on the side of my foot and there is a big calus like bone forming on the side. could i have broken it?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes: Small toes are often broken in cases like you describe. The problem would be due to poor shoe fit and further irritation or infection of the same toe. You should see a doctor to determine if the callous is related to the fracture, and if the malpositioned toe either needs an accommodative shoe or repair itself. Do not avoid getting this checked out professionally as the downside risk is great.

Question 10

when i walk i feel a bone pressing against the outer side of my foot, but my doctor said my foot wasn't broken. ?

Accepted Answer

Stress Fracture...: There is only one way to tell if it's a fracture or stress fracture. That is with an x-ray. You might need to see a specialist for an evaluation.

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I have a lump protruding from the side of my foot it feels like a bone, about a quarter inch big, does not hurt, what is it and how come?

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I smashed my foot on a wall yesterday and it's now got a big lump and swelling along the side of my foot. is it possible i've chipped a bone?

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I hit the brake on my car quick to avoid an accident. i hit it with the side of my heel or the side of my foot. pain in area. could bone be broken?

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I think i have a bone spur on the side of my foot. it hurts, do i go see a podiatrist or try to live with the discomfort?

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Hi! i am wondering what is on the side of my foot. it feels like a bone and it is swollen. maybe a tailors bunion? do they keep growing? thanks!

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Today i jumped across a puddle and landed on the side of my foot now it hurts about 1.5 in. below my ankle bone especially when i turn my foot inward.

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I bumped my small toe more than 3 months ago. it is stil very painful on the side of my foot and there is a big calus like bone forming on the side. could i have broken it?

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When i walk i feel a bone pressing against the outer side of my foot, but my doctor said my foot wasn't broken. ?

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