Painful Foot Joints: Diagnosis & Tests (Metatarsalgia)

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Painful Foot Joints

Alternate Names : Metatarsalgia

Painful Foot Joints | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

Joint pain is diagnosed based on the location and type of pain, and when the pain started. Tests such as joint x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT scans) can help in the diagnosis. If arthritis is suspected, the healthcare provider will order additional testing. If gout is suspected, special blood tests can be done or a small sample of fluid from a joint can be analyzed.

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Author: Bill O'Halloran, DPM
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 08/09/01

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