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Need Medicine For Swollen Foot

I dropped a heavy metal object on top of my foot yesterday at one of my jobs and it swelled up and is still swollen . does not hurt to touch the area but it does ache and if i move my foot around it hurts and its tight feeling from the swelling. The area is not warm to touch.
Wed, 7 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
Foot swelling may be due to fracture.
You may need x ray of foot.
I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon.

You may need to regularly watch swelling.
If you see any signs of infection like raised local temperature, pus collection, increase in pain then you should consult your doctor..

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Need Medicine For Swollen Foot

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Foot swelling may be due to fracture. You may need x ray of foot. I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon. You may need to regularly watch swelling. If you see any signs of infection like raised local temperature, pus collection, increase in pain then you should consult your doctor.. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care