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Why is a mass growing over my ankle it looking like a balloon and the top part of my foot looking like a would mass of bone causing so much pain?
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Osteomyelitis: Osteo is very serious and can have ramifications for a long time. Your questions need further evaluation and studies - seek the help of a podiatrist asap . Don't wait ! good luck.
Answered 8/1/2013
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Ganglion?: It sounds like a ganglion, a soft gelatinous benign mass often on top of foot. It can be drained by a podiatrist. ( note this is advice only. You must contact your primary care physician or podiatrist for an examination).
Answered 12/29/2014
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Get it checked: Is mass hard or soft? How quickly did it develope? These answers can help with diagnosis but see your specialist and get mri.
Answered 5/17/2014
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