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A member asked:

What is swelling on ball of foot behind last 3 toes? painful & never fully goes away. tried pain meds & anti inflammatory meds but nothing.

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

See a podiatrist: Could be a cyst or neuroma see a podiatrist.

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 4/28/2013

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