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.
1 Stress crack (fracture) of a metatarsal. 2  A stress fracture is a type of incomplete fracture in a bone. 3  Stress fractures tend to occur as a result of overuse and are known as overuse injuries. 4  A metatarsal stress fracture is a stress fracture in one of the metatarsal bones in the foot.etatarsalgia is the name given to pain in the front part of your foot under the heads of your metatarsal bones-the ball of your foot. Metatarsalgia can be caused by a number of different conditions affecting the foot. You may need some investigations to find the cause of your metatarsalgia.