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A member asked:

I fractured my fourth metatarsal over 7 months ago and to this day i still feel pain, soreness and stiffness everyday, is this normal?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Foot pain: No it is abnormal;so go get a physical exam and possibly an Xray as well as appropriate therapy/advice based on findings

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 10/29/2014

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