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Is X- Ray Needed For The Swelling And Pain On The Foot?
30 mins ago I dropped a stool on the top of my foot. About an inch from where the foot turns into ankle. There is now a large bump, and its numb to the touch. It seemed to help when I had it elevated. Should I get an x-ray to make sure it s not broken.
Tue, 5 Apr 2016
Hi,
On a safer note yes. But you can wait till 24 hours as most swelling subsides by that. You can do hot water fermentation and keep the feet elevated on a pillow above the level of the heart most of the time. This will help reduce the swelling. Numbness may be a temporary reaction which will be resolved over a time. After 24 hours if there is no change in swelling than you can surely proceed for x-ray.
regards
On a safer note yes. But you can wait till 24 hours as most swelling subsides by that. You can do hot water fermentation and keep the feet elevated on a pillow above the level of the heart most of the time. This will help reduce the swelling. Numbness may be a temporary reaction which will be resolved over a time. After 24 hours if there is no change in swelling than you can surely proceed for x-ray.
regards
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