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Swelling on the ball of my foot comes and goes, what's wrong?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Different : Possibilities hence a proper exam is needed. For this you should have an in office exam.

Dr Inwood agreed

Answered 8/13/2014

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Swelliing: This is nearly impossible to answer without an exam. See your podiatrist for that exam and x rays for the answers you need

Answered 8/13/2014

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