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.
3. Metatarsal Stress Fracture â A tiny fracture through the outside of the bone caused by overuse rather than acute trauma. More common on the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals but can occur in the 5th metatarsal on the outside of the foot also. Swelling is common as is very localized pain when you press on the metatarsal bone.