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I have a fracture of the distal aspect of the fifth metatarsal bone, since 18th of sep. its been painful again the last 3 day's, do i need to worry, it has been 6 weeks.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Get it checked: In six weeks it should have almost healed and there should not be painful again.I will suggest you get it checked and xrayed to find out why it ia started hurting again
Answered 10/31/2017
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