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I have a large hard swollen painful area on theinstep of my foot only after activity. while running, i can feel it tightening and almost pulsating. what could it be?
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Fibroma: You may have a fibroma. These tend to be mor prominent when exercising and can become painful. Try an orthotic in you shoes to compress and support your arch.
Answered 4/27/2014
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Recommend : Podiatric consult. Something's just need to be seen by a doc, this is one of them.
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Fibroma: It sounds like you have a fibroma which is muscle pushing thru the plantar fascia or a cyst.
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