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Suggest Remedy For Prolonged Swelling And Pain In Foot Post Injury
I feel in a tree grating where they removed the tree,I was rushed by ambulance to the hospital.the hospital said no break,bad sprain go see your primary provider,,well I went to ergent care 1st they said the same,went to my provider . then ergent care called my provider and said they found a chipped bone.anyway the fall happened 16 days ago the swelling is getting bigger,I ice it everyday.I can t feel my foot,its very painful to any touch.I can t put any pressure on it.I m on crutches and even have to crawl in to the house.what could cause it to not be getting any better after 16 days? I need help.I have photos available...
Mon, 2 May 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have extreme pain and stiffness in foot post an injury . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reason like fracture in foot it can be minor like green stick or hair line fracture or major fracture , tearing of ligament or injury to soft tissue . But it seems to me that the swelling is either due to fracture of hematoma . I would suggest you to keep your foot in hot water tub or bucket with one spoon salt mix in it , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling and keep it elevated while sleeping . If condition doesn't get better or get worse then consult orthopedic surgeon . Doctor will chest the movements , order x-ray or sometimes CT scan . Doctor may give splint , plaster and prescribe muscle relaxant along with multivitamin like vitamin d . Doctor may recommend surgery .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have extreme pain and stiffness in foot post an injury . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reason like fracture in foot it can be minor like green stick or hair line fracture or major fracture , tearing of ligament or injury to soft tissue . But it seems to me that the swelling is either due to fracture of hematoma . I would suggest you to keep your foot in hot water tub or bucket with one spoon salt mix in it , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling and keep it elevated while sleeping . If condition doesn't get better or get worse then consult orthopedic surgeon . Doctor will chest the movements , order x-ray or sometimes CT scan . Doctor may give splint , plaster and prescribe muscle relaxant along with multivitamin like vitamin d . Doctor may recommend surgery .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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