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What does it mean to have a knot in the arch of the foot that's been there for 2 months and is very painful to the touch and sometimes when walking?
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Plantar fasciitis: A painful knot in the arch is usually plantar fasciitis. It should be evaluated by a podiatrist, a foot specialist.
Answered 7/11/2015
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