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I don't want to go to the doctors and have them say nothing is wrong with my foot/ankle. it's a little swollen. can't put any pressure on it.?
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You have a problem : Don't make assumptions if it hurts that bad you need to seek treatment.
Answered 10/29/2012
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Need to see a doctor: If you can't put pressure on it there is definately something wrong. Get it checked.
Answered 10/29/2012
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Stress fracture: Without a specific injury, a stress fracture can still occur. The inability to put weight on your foot sounds like this sort of injury.
Answered 2/11/2015
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