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Any ideas why is it that i have a foot deformity while my identical twin doesn't?

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Dr. Ejiro Isiorho answered

Many reasons: Going by the age in the profile there are many environmental factors that can take place over the course of 3 decades that can affect both of your feet. Such as shoegear, activity level, pregnancy, traumatic injury, etc. If your foot problems persist, i suggest you see a podiatrist.

Answered 1/26/2014

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A member asked:

Any ideas why is it that i have a foot deformity while my identical twin doesn't?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ejiro Isiorho answered

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