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Severe shooting/stabbing pain on top of foot comes out of nowhere and lasts sec-1 min, makes him cry. could it be a blocked artery? should he worry?

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Foot pain: Most likely not, it may come from other reason like muscle, nerve, ligaments. If arterial problem, it may continue with other signs such as color change of the foot as white or purple, and temperature change to cold.

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Answered 11/7/2018

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