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Extreme Cramping In Left Foot, Swollen And Brusied. Had Broken 5th Metatarsal, Healed. Suggestions ?
Yesterday I had extreme cramping in my left foot - now it is swollen and bruised. I did not twist, bump my foot or drop anything on it. My foot felt like it had an extreme knot in it. 2 1/2 years ago, I broke the 5th metatarsal (the tip on the end edge) and took 7 months before adhesion occured. It took a long time to heal.
Thu, 6 Sep 2012
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A sudden extreme cramping in the foot is likely to be due to a muscle sprain. A spontaneous bony injury is not likely. You need to do a hot fomentation in the area and take a combination of pain killer with a muscle relaxant for relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
A sudden extreme cramping in the foot is likely to be due to a muscle sprain. A spontaneous bony injury is not likely. You need to do a hot fomentation in the area and take a combination of pain killer with a muscle relaxant for relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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