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I have severe pain in both of my feet, mainly in the ball or knuckle equivelent. i suspect stress fractures but understand there could be other causes?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Pain: It could be due to a number of conditions. I would see a podiatrist for an examination and definitive diagnosis

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

I have severe pain in both of my feet, mainly in the ball or knuckle equivelent. i suspect stress fractures but understand there could be other causes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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