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When i walk i feel a bone pressing against the outer side of my foot, but my doctor said my foot wasn't broken. ?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Stress Fracture...: There is only one way to tell if it's a fracture or stress fracture. That is with an x-ray. You might need to see a specialist for an evaluation.

Answered 5/23/2016

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