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How do you know if you have a heel fracture, heel spur?
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See Podiatrist: Podiatrist will evaluate and x-ray and make diagnosis.
Answered 8/15/2012
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Go to the : Podiatrist and have an examnation with an x-ray taken. That's the surest way to find out.
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X-ray: The best thing to do would be to see a professional and get an x-ray.
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