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Is The Foot Pain A Fracture Or A Strain?
I have foot pain after a fall. It is difficult to walk. After the fall I could walk but after 4 hours the pain is getting worse. The pain is on the top and bottom of the foot And is warm to the touch. It is becoming hard to walk unaided. Is this likely a muscle or tendon strain or a fracture.
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It might be soft tissue injury or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting and rest well.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
It might be soft tissue injury or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting and rest well.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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