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My dads foot isint normal the in a massive lump going all over the back of his foot look like a bone but he has walked around on it for ages?

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R/O GOUT: Gout is a type of arthritis that could cause lumps or Tophi to develop on the feet. Heneeds an exam and labs to make diagnosis

Answered 5/17/2015

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A member asked:

My dads foot isint normal the in a massive lump going all over the back of his foot look like a bone but he has walked around on it for ages?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

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