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I get stress fractures in my feet. low vit d. osteopinea-this one is more painful and swollen over 2 and 3rd metatarsal. is it worth x-ray?
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Definitely, and you-: -need a workup for the osteopenis.msy need treatment. You are young to have this. Also if you are diabetic, infection can be the cause.
Answered 7/24/2015
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