Hard, painful lump to top of foot.

by Kristi K
(Ohio)

I am a runner and for several months have noticed a hard, fixed, painful lump on the center of the top of my foot (around the "N" point). It appears brused as it is slightly discolored and about the size of a peach pit. There has been no trauma that I can recall. It is painful with ROM (more with plantar flexion)and palpation. At first, I thought it was just time for a new pair of running shoes but it continuse to get worse despite changing shoes. I have been unable to find anything that accuratly describes my symptoms on line. Please help as I have a half marathon comming up.
Kristi K.

Hi Kristi,
The most common problem that I can think of that would occur in a runner would be a ganglion cyst, however, if you do not think it is ganglion, then you need to see a local podiatrist; since it hurts when you run I think your only option is to see a doctor if you want to run your half marathon.
Marc Mitnick DPM