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Numbness In Right Foot Due To Twisted Ankle, Tingling And Burning On Walking. X-ray Needed?
Hello....One morning about 3 weeks ago, I went to jump out of bed, my right foot was asleep and I didn t know it...stepped down on it and went down hard....My ankle had felt like a sprain ...so I nursed it gingerly since then. Yesterday I was walking down stairs and I must have twisted my ankle and now my entire foot feels as if it is tingling and on fire if I try to walk on it? I am assuming that an xray is needed ....your thoughts?
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury, ligament injury or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray/MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury, ligament injury or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray/MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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you have nerve injury , it can be cured simple massage and bit of immovability to foot and with some homoeopathic treatment, you can also take help of physiotherapist
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