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Hello, i have 2 brown spots on my foot, they are not elevated or anything but when i press on them i feel a surge of pain in my foot. ?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

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Need exam: Your problem needs to be addressed by an in office visit to your physician so he/she can examen the area.

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Answered 1/3/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Brown spots: generally should not hurt. It could be coincidental that the brown spots are over an area of injured tissue or an inflamed or entrapped nerve. Best to see a doc for an in office exam.

Answered 1/3/2016

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A member asked:

Hello, i have 2 brown spots on my foot, they are not elevated or anything but when i press on them i feel a surge of pain in my foot. ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Lipkin answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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