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My 3 year old is complaining that his feet hurt and he cannot walk on them? he has had diarrhea and vomiting for a week now too. what could it be?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See pediatrician: See pediatrician. My concern as an orthopedist would be infection, esp. w/ inability to walk. Bloodstream bacterial infections in children occasionally localize in certain joints, including the ankle.(' feet hurt').Best of Luck!

Answered 10/9/2015

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