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Left foot in cast for fracture on side of foot. last night i felt sharp pain in the same place, including my ankle, heel and ball of foot. cast set to be removed tuesday. test for gout negative. what could this be?

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Decubitus ulcer?: Can’t tell without examining. Possible decubitus (pressure) sore but need to remove cast and look If pain persists more than 3-4 hrs, to ER (or Walk-in Clinic), have them remove cast and look

Answered 2/7/2021

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A member asked:

Left foot in cast for fracture on side of foot. last night i felt sharp pain in the same place, including my ankle, heel and ball of foot. cast set to be removed tuesday. test for gout negative. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

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