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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Feet After An Injury

I hit my foot against an Iron gate. There was no bleeding at that time. Only a slight hit. The outer layer of the skin came out a little. But after that i didnt feel any pain. After 2 days I started feeling pain while standing and walking. My foot is swollen now. What is the reason for this? What should I do now?
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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Hi there

Thanks for your question at HCM.

The pain associated with foot and ankle injuries usually subsides in 2 to 3 days with analgesics medicines, rest, ice application and a compressive bandage. If the pain persists after 48 hours, it suggests slightly more severe form of soft tissue for bony injury.
If you have any pain when you stand or walk on your injured feet, it suggests severity of injury and warrants further work up which will include an X ray at the least. But you are not expected to have pain on standing or walking in mild injuries. Such pain should suggest you to take your injury seriously to avoid long term ligament related pains.

Hope this helps

All the best. Regards.

Dr.SBK
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Feet After An Injury

Hi there Thanks for your question at HCM. The pain associated with foot and ankle injuries usually subsides in 2 to 3 days with analgesics medicines, rest, ice application and a compressive bandage. If the pain persists after 48 hours, it suggests slightly more severe form of soft tissue for bony injury. If you have any pain when you stand or walk on your injured feet, it suggests severity of injury and warrants further work up which will include an X ray at the least. But you are not expected to have pain on standing or walking in mild injuries. Such pain should suggest you to take your injury seriously to avoid long term ligament related pains. Hope this helps All the best. Regards. Dr.SBK