What Causes Burning Sensation And Pain In The Feet After Treating A Painful Lump?

Posted on Thu, 7 Apr 2016

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Question : hi i have had the painful lump in my left foot was like a horn hard sticking out about an inch wear snow boots goes away now it is back burning and so painful where the top of foot bends.can not bend foot up

Answered by Dr. Abhijit Sonawane (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
could be ganglion cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
The lump you are describing sounds like a ganglion cyst. It is a kind of lump where the synovial fluid from joint accumulates as cyst and seeps out of the joint. Usually it is compressible and dissappears on pressing or giving pressure over it.
But if it is long standing or it starts causing other problems like pain and difficulty in movements and all it is better to be removed surgically.
It is usually harmless and can be left alone until above described symptoms starts showing up.
I would advice you to consult an orthopedic surgeon or general surgeon and also get a x ray of foot to see whether it is not something else other than cyst.
I hope I have answered your query well.
If you have any questions kindly ask me back.
Thank you

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