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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In The Foot

4 days ago I woke up and my left foot hurt a lot when I got out of bed. Over the past several days it has gotten worse. The pain is between my big toe and the next toe, I can barely put pressure on my foot (walking is very painful). Now, on the 5th day, my left foot is swollen, the area it hurts is hot. I m in pain.
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling in the foot . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like standing for prolonged periods of time , taking estrogen , antidepressants or NSAIDs , infection , venous insufficiency , organ failure like heart , liver and kidney or lymphedema . The symptoms can also occur due to injury or fracture .I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper diagnosis once again . Doctor may order heart tests like ECG , physical examination , CT scan of foot and complete blood profile . Doctor may prescribe diuretic like frusamide , antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you nephrologist in case of kidney problems. Keep your legs elevated while lying down lower your salt consumption and apply warm compresses . You can also keep your foot in hot water tub with espom salt.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In The Foot

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling in the foot . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like standing for prolonged periods of time , taking estrogen , antidepressants or NSAIDs , infection , venous insufficiency , organ failure like heart , liver and kidney or lymphedema . The symptoms can also occur due to injury or fracture .I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper diagnosis once again . Doctor may order heart tests like ECG , physical examination , CT scan of foot and complete blood profile . Doctor may prescribe diuretic like frusamide , antibiotics along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you nephrologist in case of kidney problems. Keep your legs elevated while lying down lower your salt consumption and apply warm compresses . You can also keep your foot in hot water tub with espom salt. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari