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Hard (bone like) painful bump on top of foot under the skin

by Christy
(Massachusetts)

I have a small hard bump on the top of my left foot under the skin. It is very painful when I walk even without shoes on and sore to the touch. It almost feels like it is part of the bone. I had this problem a few years ago but my doctor did some tests and came to the conclusion that it was nothing to worry about. Now it is back and hurts even more than I remember. Can you please tell me what this is and what caused it? Also can you please tell me any treatments there are?

Hi Christy,
Two things come to mind, either a ganglion cyst or a bone spur. (read my sections on those subjects) Since I cannot examine you and determine which it is I cannot offer any advice other than to go back and see your doctor.
Assuming it is one of those two conditions, there are treatments available.
Marc Mitnick DPM

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Sep 21, 2011
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by: Brittany

I happen to have the same problem, and also happen to be a runner. i have one on both feet though, the one on my right foot is about the size of a penny, the one on my left is a little bit smaller. It hurts when i run and have my shoes tight, because it rubs on it. The coaches don't believe that it really hurts, because we have to many fakers on our team. I really wish i knew what it is, so i can prove to them that I'm not faking it. Also, when I'm running it feels like someone is stabbing my feet, or like i twisted my ankle.

Feb 10, 2011
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bump on right side
by: joe

I have the sam bump it'son the right side and it does not hurt when I were my shoes but when it rubs it hurts and it's like on top of a nerve

Jan 15, 2011
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please help
by: rachel

i also have this bump on the left foot its on the top but close to the side, and it is hurting more and more if i walk, when i stay in bed a few days only getting up for essentials, it goes away. but if i am up moving around alot it comes back hurting more then the last time. i was moving and was on my feet alot more then i usally am, when it first came up. now if i am walking alot doing laundry ect, it comes back. the pain is getting to the point its hard to even stand, its a very hard bump and looking at a picture it would be located almost drirectly on a nurve. please for the love of god how can i make it go away and stay gone, i cant live in my bed.

Jul 27, 2010
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Top of foot pain in runner.
by: Kristi

Hi there!!
I was so relieved to read your comment. I am having the same symptoms and can find little to no info that seems to accuratly explain or define what is going on. I am runner and have had a hard, painful lump that is a brused/purple color arround the "N" point - middle/top of my left foot. It is growing in size and discomfort. It is now about the size of a peach pit and hurts with any ROM or palpation. Please help as I have a half marathon comming up.

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