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What Causes Pain In My Foot?

I play a lot of competitive basketball (3 days a week), and yesterday after a morning pickup game my foot around the 5th Metatarsil was aching a fair amount. Last night I toughed it out and played a league game, it was good most of the game. I was asked to fill in for another team right after, but the pain started to become almost unbearable and running was not an option. I limped home, iced it down and it was hurting a lot. This morning putting weight on it was terrible, but it eased off enough to go to work. U put a wrap on it with Icy/hot and when I walk with the wrap on it makes me want to cry with the pain. I have broken ankles, sprained them, broken toes, but never felt this before. I know I should probably go to hospital, but if its only bruised it will save me time and money. Thanks Craig
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to tendinitis. It is an inflammation of the tendon that attaches to the base of the 5th metatarsal. I suggest doing an X-ray of the metatarsal to exclude the possibility of a fracture.

Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also recommend to maintain a brace to prevent further damage.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In My Foot?

Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to tendinitis. It is an inflammation of the tendon that attaches to the base of the 5th metatarsal. I suggest doing an X-ray of the metatarsal to exclude the possibility of a fracture. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also recommend to maintain a brace to prevent further damage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician