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I have had pain in my foot when I separate my pinky toe from others. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, For the last four days, I have had pain in the side of my right foot. It hurts when I walk, when I am standing, when I separate my pinky toe from the others, and when I press the bottom of my foot on the side. It used to have some bruising, but that has mostly gone away. It sometimes feel... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your detailed description of the issues. Most likely, you have a fracture of the little toe or last metatarsal. You need to get an X-ray of the foot, to be sure of the diagnosis and to plan proper treatment. By the time you get an X-ray, please avoi... Read Full »
I have a fracture in the fifth metatarsal bone of my left foot. Should I get a plaster done?
Query: Hello doctor, My fifth metatarsal bone of the left foot is fractured. I do not have any pain, but there is slight swelling. Can I have a plaster? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your attached X-ray (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and you have got a fracture of the distal shaft of the fifth metatarsal bone. It seems to be at its place and not displaced greatly. These fractures usually do not require surg... Read Full »