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For many months i've had what feels like a painful swollen "joint" or "tendon", (i'm not sure) on the soles of both feet. it sits on the middle of the padding of my foot between my 4th and 5th smaller toes. it hurts most on hard surfaces. ideas?

Q: for many months i've had what feels like a painful swollen "joint" or "tendon", (i'm not sure) on the soles of both feet. it sits on the middle of the padding of my foot between my 4th and 5th smaller toes. it hurts most on hard surfaces. ideas?

: What you described suggests planter fasciitis. It would be prudent to consult a rheumatologist for effective treatment. Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plantar-fasciitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354846 Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

What you described suggests planter fasciitis. It would be prudent to consult a rheumatologist for effective treatment. Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/plantar-fasciitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354846 Wish you good health!

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A member asked:

For many months i've had what feels like a painful swollen "joint" or "tendon", (i'm not sure) on the soles of both feet. it sits on the middle of the padding of my foot between my 4th and 5th smaller toes. it hurts most on hard surfaces. ideas?

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