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To get a definative answer an MRI is required, The sign and symptoms are pain swelling unable to use the affected area. Sometimes the doctor can't see the stress fracture with only a x-ray so they will require you to get a MRI so they can get a little closer.

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well sometimes people just think they have a stress fracture in their foot. but if you think you really do then ya

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You go to your doctor and get a diagnosis.

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