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A 23-year-old female asked:

Left foot swollen painful to touch feals tight when i walk now pain felt in back of leg also to touch. very painful nothings been helpful so far. ?

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Dr. Edward Hellman
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Be seen: If you did not injure it but your foot is swollen and tender, I would sure be seen. Possible causes could include an inflammatory or infectious process or even a blood clot. An exam and appropriate studies can likely quickly determine the cause.
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