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.
Metatarsal Fracture. The metatarsals are the long bones in the foot, which connect to the toes. A stress fracture can occur through overuse or poor foot biomechanics. Overuse strains on the thin and long metatarsals can cause small or complete fractures. A typical cause is a sudden increase in training regimens.