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Why do i do for a sore pain in the center of the ball of my foot that is going into my? i don't have diabetes or flat feet.
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Metatarsalgia: Most likely, if the pain is under the second metatarsal bone. Important to wear a comfortable soft flat shoe. A cortisone injection in the area will jumpstart the healing process.
Answered 8/19/2013
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Many possible causes: Your pain could be as a result of many different things. A thorough history and physical exam and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams are needed to determine the exact cause. Causes of pain may include: trauma (fracture, sprain, arthritis), infection, metabolic conditions (gout), musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormality and neurologic conditions (neuropathy).
Answered 3/20/2014
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