I have this bone (3rd metatarsal, cuneiform area) - in other words, if I follow the third toe, (bone), up to my ankle, it's just below my ankle, almost mid-way (very top of my foot), and it's round in shape, and sticks out. It's actually a bit sore now, because I've been walking on it, but never really took notice of it, until I took a second job, where a lot of walking and standing really had an impact on it. Now, however, when I walk or stand too much, or put all my weight on my right foot, it gets a 'clicky' feeling, and it gets sore really quick!
Is this a fracture happening again, but in slow motion??? I'm worried because my third toe feels a bit numb. The bone is about the size of a dime and bulges out. It's not swollen, though....any thoughts?
2006-12-15 18:06:32 · 4 answers · asked by argamedius 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You need to see an orthopedist. Xrays, I think, are necessary to assess the position of the bones in your foot and find out whatever is the problem in your foot. And that is not a bunion because bunions occur in the 1st metatarsal.
2006-12-15 20:45:53 · answer #1 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you described sounds like a bunion.
Bunions result from inflammation and thickening of the bursa and cause abnormal bone formation and misalignment of the toe.
Bunions can be related to inflammation or to degenerative disease (e.g., osteoarthritis). They cause redness, tenderness, and pain, and alter the normal position of the first toe.
"Bunions worsen over time and cause discomfort, difficulty walking, and skin problems such as corns and lesions. Sometimes, a small fluid-filled sac (bursa) near the joint becomes inflamed (called bursitis), causing additional swelling, redness, and pain.
2006-12-16 02:14:28 · answer #2 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need to get an X-ray at the doctor.
2006-12-16 02:08:58 · answer #3 · answered by Christina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SEE A FOOT DOC
2006-12-16 02:10:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋