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I have a knot on top of my foot that is hard as a rock and my foot hurts to walk or to touch it and it also goes numb when you tap or touch it and fx
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It could be...: An arthritic lump of bone over a joint that also has a nerve running over it. This could produce the sensations you describe. See a podiatrist for details and a personalized exam.
Answered 11/16/2013
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Sounds like : An exostosis or bone spur that is compressing your deep peroneal nerve. Treatment would consist of shaving the bump and i'd likely recommend decompressing the nerve in the same sitting...Concentrate what part goes numb...Is it in the direction of the first and second toes? If so..Bingo......Deep peroneal nerve entrapment.
Answered 11/16/2013
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