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What Causes Swelling And Pain At Night?
Question: arch in right foot grossly swollen and major pain especially overnight. What would cause that? The pain is almost a shooting pain when sleeping but very tender to touch.
Hx of 2 fx previously age 11 and 38. Have bunion on top of arch for lack of better words. Suffer from hyper extension of top of arch.of tendons
Hx of 2 fx previously age 11 and 38. Have bunion on top of arch for lack of better words. Suffer from hyper extension of top of arch.of tendons
Brief Answer:
Needs antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The gross swelling and pain that has increased overnight is likely to be due to an infection in the area like abscess. Get it examined and go for a tetanus shot and the antibiotics required to control the infection after consulting your primary physician. There may be a collection of pus inside that may need drainage.
1. Give enough rest to the affected foot.
2. Continue taking mild pain killers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
3. Hot compresses will be useful pain relieving measure.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Needs antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The gross swelling and pain that has increased overnight is likely to be due to an infection in the area like abscess. Get it examined and go for a tetanus shot and the antibiotics required to control the infection after consulting your primary physician. There may be a collection of pus inside that may need drainage.
1. Give enough rest to the affected foot.
2. Continue taking mild pain killers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
3. Hot compresses will be useful pain relieving measure.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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