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A 21-year-old female asked:

I have a stress fracture on my 4th bone and i have been off of my foot since saturday so almost 5 days now and the er doctor said i need to see an orthopedic doctor but i dont have any insurance i can pay but just not like 200$ any places or help?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh
Dr. Amrita Dosanjhanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 38 years experience
Keep weight off of the foot by elevating the leg on a pillow. Use crutches which are often provided at acute care. An Orthopedic evaluation is recommended with follow up imaging. Discuss payment options at a public,county hospital.
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Answered Dec 14, 2022
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Been having foot pain - lateral aspect of the proximal fifth metatarsal shaft, for ~2.5 months now. Not tendonitis or a stress fracture. I have my orthopedist and physical therapist stumped. Worse with activity, a lot better with rest. Any ideas?
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My son has a lump.on top of L foot. It feels like bone but hurts to touch. Went to ER and xray showed no broken bone. Dr said give it 10 days and ice/use crutches, probably sprain. Pain comes and goes for him. Consult orthopedic dr? Worried tumor?
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