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Suggest Treatment For Painful Wound On The Heel

Hi I feel down a set of concrete steps at a subway station. My ankle got caught under the step which left a nasty cut on the back of my heel that bled considerably and turned my ankle black and blue. I ended up landing face first with my right arm outstretched. Luckily I didn t hit my head, but my ribs and shoulder on my right side are very painful. I cannot lift my shoulder much and it hurts my upper ribs when I breath deeply, bend over or sit up from a laying down position. Do you think I should see a doctor or just wait it out and hope the pain subsides?
Wed, 7 Sep 2016
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should definitely consult doctor and get done clinical examination and x ray of chest and shoulder joint to rule out fracture.
You had fall with cut on heel.
So we must rule out internal injury.
You will also need surgical dressing for heel wound.
So better not to wait at home and consult doctor and discuss all these.
Apply ice packs on shoulder and ribs.
Avoid movements causing pain.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Wound On The Heel

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely consult doctor and get done clinical examination and x ray of chest and shoulder joint to rule out fracture. You had fall with cut on heel. So we must rule out internal injury. You will also need surgical dressing for heel wound. So better not to wait at home and consult doctor and discuss all these. Apply ice packs on shoulder and ribs. Avoid movements causing pain. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.