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I believe i have a stress fx in my left foot. i fractured my right foot several months ago from stress fx. what should i do?

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See a physician: You should see a doctor for an examination and, if indicated an x-ray. Only with confirmation of the diagnosis will you be able to be sure of appropriate treatment. There are more serious causes of foot pain that, if left untreated, can have devastating consequences.

Answered 1/29/2014

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Dr. Ellen Wenzel answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Get an xray: See a specialist to obtain radiographs and get proper treatment.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Christopher Hendrix answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Family History ??: A bone scan is a sensitive and non specific test for detecting bone activity, see your pcp, podiatrist, or rheumatologist for appropriate physical exam, diagnosis, and treatment reccs... Check any family history of stress fractures. Add a calcium and vitamin d supplement change shoes and activities bone health !

Answered 7/6/2012

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Dr. Mathew John answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See your foot doctor: Stress fractures can be seen on xray but can lag in it's appearance on initial xray. Often you will be placed in a stiff soled surgical shoe to avoid further stress to the metatarsal. A follow up xray will be needed to verify the healing of the fracture which often shows as bone callus surrounding the fracture. Other conditions can mimic a stress fracture and a thorough evaluation is needed.

Answered 3/26/2013

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