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What causes the top of the foot to hurt?

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Few possibilities: Including but not limited to stress fracture, tendonitits, neuritis, bony exostosis......Due to the possibilities an in office exam is recommended by a foot doc.

Answered 10/5/2013

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Foot pain: There can be several causes on top of foot like stress fracture, tendonitits, neuritis etc. Please consult doctor for examination.

Answered 1/16/2017

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