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What Can Cause Swelling,pain And Itching Of Foot?

Hello.I was out with my friends 2 days ago and I felt like my foot was itchy.I started scratching it but nothing happened, until today.My foot is all swollen and red and it hurts a lot. It s obviously a thing with a bug.I ve tried putting ice and some creams(medicaments) for swollen skin and stuff but still, I wanted to ask you urgently because I have to travel tomorrow. Thanks in advance, here s a picture http://i.imgur.com/zFNozgJ.png
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM.

Most probably this is an allergic response. You might have bitten by some insect or some shoe has done this allergy. I would recommend you to try following:
> try to wear open shoes so that skin is not covered.
> use cetirizine one at night for 5 days for itch.
> Apply fusicidic acid 2% ointment over the skin twice daily
> Wash hands before and after applying.
> Keep it clean

It will start resolving by itself in 2-3 days.

Report to hospital if:
> Condition remain same after 2-3 days
> Any unusual symptom appears
> Condition deteriorates.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health.
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What Can Cause Swelling,pain And Itching Of Foot?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. Most probably this is an allergic response. You might have bitten by some insect or some shoe has done this allergy. I would recommend you to try following: try to wear open shoes so that skin is not covered. use cetirizine one at night for 5 days for itch. Apply fusicidic acid 2% ointment over the skin twice daily Wash hands before and after applying. Keep it clean It will start resolving by itself in 2-3 days. Report to hospital if: Condition remain same after 2-3 days Any unusual symptom appears Condition deteriorates. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.