Question 1

i sprained my ankle and now there's a protruding bone on my foot. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See Podiatrist: Hard to tell from your description. Need more information and detail. Have it evaluated.

Question 2

in case of severe foot bunion.is it possible to make a shaving surgery just to shave a little bit of the protruding bone without realigning the bones.just shaving to make the bunion a little more appealing.is this possible?any drawbacks???

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Podiatrist: A podiatric surgeon would have to examine your bunion  to best determine your treatment options.

Question 3

what causes bone deformation? i look at my pinkies & they both have like a protruding bone sticking out the sides? other fingers look similar kinda.

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Ans: Well several possibilities. Trauma of course. Do you have any underlying illnesses?  You are best to see your doctor for a good history and physical.

Question 4

i seem to have a what feels like a lump on top left side of my skull size of r2 coin. its not sore, feels like protruding bone from the fissure?

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Exam needed: If the lump is boney hard, it may be a benign exostosis which is a boney protrusion in the skull usually nonserious  requiring no treatment. If the lump is soft it may be an ingrown hair, inclusion cyst or lipoma. A physician would have to examine it to make a diagnosis and advise you.

Question 5

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 6

needing expert help. i have these bones sticking out of both sides of my foot?

Accepted Answer

See a specialist: Any misalignment or deformity that is concerning or uncomfortable should be evaluated. See your foot specialists. It could be a problem that can easily be addressed. Visit acfas.Org to find a specialist near you. Dr l.

Question 7

pain. on the. inner. side. of foot. going up. to. the ankle bone. what. could. it. be?

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A couple of things: Posterior tibial tendonitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome these woud be at the top of my list.

Question 8

i have sweelling, tenderness and pain in my foot and my bone on side of my foot sticking out more than it should what could be wrong

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: It sounds like you are suffering from a bunion or tailors bunion.

Question 9

woke up with side of foot very itchy. there is a red bump on side. feels like a bone. is this a bunyan? i'm 19. haven't had any damage to the foot.

Accepted Answer

Yes: usually bunions are not itchy. use wide toe shoes to avoid calluses.

Question 10

the inner side of both my feet hurt really bad whenever i walk. it feels like a bone is sticking out(not my ankle but lower down on the foot). help?

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Sounds like you : Hyperpronate and that your navicular is protruding. You may have an accessory navicular. Try wearing orthotics.

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I sprained my ankle and now there's a protruding bone on my foot. what should i do?

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In case of severe foot bunion.is it possible to make a shaving surgery just to shave a little bit of the protruding bone without realigning the bones.just shaving to make the bunion a little more appealing.is this possible?any drawbacks???

A member asked:

What causes bone deformation? i look at my pinkies & they both have like a protruding bone sticking out the sides? other fingers look similar kinda.

A member asked:

I seem to have a what feels like a lump on top left side of my skull size of r2 coin. its not sore, feels like protruding bone from the fissure?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

Needing expert help. i have these bones sticking out of both sides of my foot?

A member asked:

Pain. on the. inner. side. of foot. going up. to. the ankle bone. what. could. it. be?

A member asked:

I have sweelling, tenderness and pain in my foot and my bone on side of my foot sticking out more than it should what could be wrong

A member asked:

Woke up with side of foot very itchy. there is a red bump on side. feels like a bone. is this a bunyan? i'm 19. haven't had any damage to the foot.

A member asked:

The inner side of both my feet hurt really bad whenever i walk. it feels like a bone is sticking out(not my ankle but lower down on the foot). help?

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