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I have acute foot pain that has lasted the past 4 days. is this a reason to go to the doctor?
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Yes: If the pain is unrelieved, particularly with rest and use of over-the-counter antiinflammatories ( motrin, advil, (ibuprofen) aleve) seeing a podiatrist is advised. A thorough examination and possibly x-rays may help find the cause of this pain.
Answered 3/29/2013
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Have it evaluated: Your pain could be as a result of many different things. Causes of pain may include: trauma (fracture, sprain, arthritis, tight shoes), infection, metabolic conditions (gout), musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormality and neurologic conditions (neuropathy). A thorough history and physical exam and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams are needed to determine the exact cause.
Answered 12/10/2013
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