A member asked:

Severe pain and swelling is at the ball of the foot after a full marathon, for 4 days now?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

? Fracture: I would show it to your doctor. He/she will likely recommend an x-ray. Metatarsal fractures are not uncommon in distance runners. There are other causes as well but that should be looked at soon.

Answered 11/21/2013

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