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I have a pain on top of my left foot near my ankle what could that be please ?

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Dr. Alireza Raboubi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Could be...: fracture, sprain/ strain, gout, infection and very rarely blood clot. please see your health care provider to do an exam.

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 5/5/2016

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Dr. Darrell Latva answered

MORE INFO NEEDED: I would need more information-type of pain, duration, sudden or gradual onset, better/worse, what makes it feel better/worse, anything OTC help? Injury or trauma? Regards, Dr. Latva

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 5/5/2016

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Right or Left...: Without more specifics, this is almost impossible to answer. Now, if it was the right foot, it might be a little easier to answer.

Answered 5/5/2016

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A member asked:

I have a pain on top of my left foot near my ankle what could that be please ?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Alireza Raboubi answered

Dr Keith agreed

Dr. Darrell Latva answered

Dr Keith agreed

Dr. Scott Keith answered

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