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Metatarsalgia

Common Symptoms

  • Pain in the ball of the foot
  • Pain can be described as dull, burning, bruised, or sore; may feel like you have pebbles in your shoe
  • Increased pain while standing or walking, especially barefoot
  • Swelling of the area
  • Heavy calluses across metatarsal heads