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Red swollen area on top of right foot right behind middle toes (metatarsal area) . its been 20 days with some improvement but still swollen and feels tender and stabbing pains and walking still hard and hurts?

Q: red swollen area on top of right foot right behind middle toes (metatarsal area) . its been 20 days with some improvement but still swollen and feels tender and stabbing pains and walking still hard and hurts?

: Might be shoes that you are wearing. Also, think about seeing Orthopedist or Podiatrist and have concern evaluated.

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Dr. Daniel Berman answered

Might be shoes that you are wearing. Also, think about seeing Orthopedist or Podiatrist and have concern evaluated.

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 2/18/2023

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

This could be stress fracture to the metatarsal bones or joint capsulitis. X-rays will show if stress fracture involved. This requires proper immobilization orthotics might be required to distribute weight

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/24/2023

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A member asked:

Red swollen area on top of right foot right behind middle toes (metatarsal area) . its been 20 days with some improvement but still swollen and feels tender and stabbing pains and walking still hard and hurts?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Daniel Berman answered

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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