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Experiencing dull ache on outside of foot and outer base when stationary but painful when i start to walk. been doing long distance running ?

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

R/O STRESS FRACTURE: You need an exam and X-rays to evaluate for stress fracture in the foot. If X-rays are negative then a bone scan may need to be done.Seek evaluation by internist and orthopedic foot specialist or podiatrist.

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Answered 7/2/2015

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A member asked:

Experiencing dull ache on outside of foot and outer base when stationary but painful when i start to walk. been doing long distance running ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Feola answered

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

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