Author: Foot Doc
Date: 3/22/2007 3:27 pm PDT
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I would assume that you mean the lateral aspect of the base of the fifth metatarsal, known as its styloid process. This is an area where there is a normal anatomical protrusion, which, though it is more evident in the long skinny foot, is present in everyone. Most folks never are aware of it until there is some soreness in the region. Pain in this area, generally due to some either acute or chronic trauma to this area is not uncommon, but there is no way that a diagnosis can be made over the Internet. What is POSSIBLY wrong with your foot would not be appropriate to say, as whether you choose to confirm it or not, the only reason you would be asking for guesses is to possibly institute some sort of self-treatment, and that might be risky, especially if the guess is incorrect. You need to see a podiatrist for a hands-on evaluation. Once a reliable diagnosis is made, feel free to return here for a general discussion of the treatment recommended and possible alternate treatments, being cognizant of the fact that such might not be applicable to your individual situation and should not be used to replace your own doctor's recommendations. |
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