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Suggest Remedy For Stabbing Pain In Foot And Heel
I have recently healed a stress fracture on the fifth metatarsal bone. Wore a walking boot for 6 weeks as it healed up in 4 weeks. Slowly resuming activities at the gym and having some occasional mild stabbing pain along the side of foot and heal. Otherwise no pain and bearing full weight on foot.
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Hello,
You have almost recovered from fracture.You should do following to have relief from pain:
- Put your foot in a bucket of WARM water for at least 5-10 minute for 2-3 times a day
- Take a mild analgesic like advil intermittently for relief.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
You have almost recovered from fracture.You should do following to have relief from pain:
- Put your foot in a bucket of WARM water for at least 5-10 minute for 2-3 times a day
- Take a mild analgesic like advil intermittently for relief.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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