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I have occasional pain and a hard bump on the top of my left foot. could this be a bone spur?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Yes it could be: Have an x-ray to confirm. If so, they can be shaven down.

Answered 3/11/2014

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A member asked:

I have occasional pain and a hard bump on the top of my left foot. could this be a bone spur?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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