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A member asked:

I have pain in the ball of my foot under my big toe and around to the side. what could it be? and can i use deep heat for the pain??

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Dr. Jasen Langley answered

Feet : Possible sesamoiditis. Would recommend ice not heat

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/31/2015

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