<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I play a lot of competitive basketball 3 days a week, and yesterday after a morning pickup game my foot around the 5th Metatarsil was aching a fair amount. Last night I toughed it out and played a league game, it was good most of the game. I was asked to fill in for another team right after, but the pain started to become almost unbearable and running was not an option. I limped home, iced it down and it was hurting a lot. This morning putting weight on it was terrible, but it eased off enough to go to work. U put a wrap on it with Icyhot and when I walk with the wrap on it makes me want to cry with the pain. I have broken ankles, sprained them, broken toes, but never felt this before. I know I should probably go to hospital, but if its only bruised it will save me time and money. Thanks Craig  <response>: Hello, The symptoms seem to be related to tendinitis. It is an inflammation of the tendon that attaches to the base of the 5th metatarsal. I suggest doing an X-ray of the metatarsal to exclude the possibility of a fracture. Meanwhile, I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also recommend maintaining a brace to prevent further damage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Chat Doctor. 