A member asked:

My foot feels like it is about to break in half when i walk on it, do i need to go to the doctor?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Mak Yousefpour answered

YES: Go to a podiatrist so that they x-ray and see what is wrong with it.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/29/2013

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Dr. Robert Rosenstein answered

Yes, you should go: You need to go to a podiatrist for evaluation and biomechanical x-rays of your feet. From this evaluation a treatment plan can be established you you can walk without discomfort.

Dr Ettinger and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/12/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Good idea: This way they can help you solve this issue.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2012

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A member asked:

My foot feels like it is about to break in half when i walk on it, do i need to go to the doctor?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Mak Yousefpour answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Robert Rosenstein answered

Dr Ettinger and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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