Diagnosis. 1  The evaluation of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases depends on specific medical history of the patient. Usually, some of the following tests are performed to evaluate the cause of lung disease: 2  Blood tests. 3  Breathing tests (pulmonary function tests) 4  Chest X-ray. 5  Chest CT scan.
Since stress fractures are usually caused by too much pressure on the metatarsal bone, we want to reduce pressure on that bone to prevent the stress fracture from occurring again. We can do this best with the use of custom orthotics that are prescribed specifically to reduce pressure on the injured portion of the foot.
Prepare yourself for boredom from lack of exercise for 6-12 weeks. Healing a foot stress fracture is not a quick process by any means. It is one of the longer recovery periods because we have to use our feet at some point. The longer you can stay off your feet and let it heal, the quicker the healing will take.