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The ball of my foot is swollen and throbbing pain when i stand or walk. what's this sound like?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Thronbbing: This could be a stress fracture or capsulitis / metatarsalgia . However, without x rays and an exam this is pure speculation. See your podiatrist for an evaluation.

Answered 1/2/2014

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