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What Does A Bulge On The Foot Of Heel And Base Of Toes?
Question: I have a bulge on the outside of my left foot right above the sole and mid-way between the heel and the base of my toes. It seems to be where some bones join. It hurts and stings or burns when I walk, sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. Once it starts hurting, it can continue even if I'm not walking. Sometimes the bulge is more pronounced? What is it and what can I do about it? Should I see a doctor about it, and if so, what kind of doctor?
Brief Answer:
Consult a Primary care to get an appropriate referral
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Just to know a bit more about this, please tell me :
Since when have got this problem?
How large the bulge is - size ? Color ?
Any history of trauma or twisting injury to the sole in past ?
Tight foot-wear ?
Can you post a picture attached to this query ?
YYYY@YYYY
The possibilities are :
This can be a callosity or
Synovitis if attached to the joints of the small bones of the foot.
The pressure created by walking can instigate the pain, which continues till the edema underneath or within is reduced. The burning, stinging or hurting can be due to small nerve involvement.
Increase in edema can make the bulge pronounced.
You may please consult your Primary care to see the exact problem so that He can decide where you should be referred to; this can be to the Orthopedic Surgeon.
I hope this answer helps you .
Consult a Primary care to get an appropriate referral
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
Just to know a bit more about this, please tell me :
Since when have got this problem?
How large the bulge is - size ? Color ?
Any history of trauma or twisting injury to the sole in past ?
Tight foot-wear ?
Can you post a picture attached to this query ?
YYYY@YYYY
The possibilities are :
This can be a callosity or
Synovitis if attached to the joints of the small bones of the foot.
The pressure created by walking can instigate the pain, which continues till the edema underneath or within is reduced. The burning, stinging or hurting can be due to small nerve involvement.
Increase in edema can make the bulge pronounced.
You may please consult your Primary care to see the exact problem so that He can decide where you should be referred to; this can be to the Orthopedic Surgeon.
I hope this answer helps you .
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