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Suggest Treatment For Pain On Top Of Foot Post A Thorn Scrape
i have a very bad pain on top of my right foot where a bougainvillea thorn scraped my upper foot and it has been almost 2 months and I am taking advil and the pain persists. What else should I do to alliviate this horrible pain sometimes I can t walk properly. Is there any other treatment?
To treat the pain you should use an anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. If the symptoms continue, you should check for an infection.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Pain On Top Of Foot Post A Thorn Scrape
Hello, To treat the pain you should use an anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. If the symptoms continue, you should check for an infection. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician