Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
My left foot has felt tight and uncomfortable off and on lately, but there is no visible swelling. Sometimes as the day goes on it gets worse. When I wake up in the mornings it feels normal. I eliminated sodium from my diet a couple years ago so don t think its that?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tightness in foot . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , plantar fasciitis , foot cramps or soft tissue injury . I would suggest you to do gentle massage with sesame oil , keep your foot in hot water tub with espom salt and do light stertching exercises . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may oorder CT scan , x-ray or physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with vitamin supplement for quick healing .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Treatment For Tightness In Foot
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tightness in foot . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like peripheral neuropathy , plantar fasciitis , foot cramps or soft tissue injury . I would suggest you to do gentle massage with sesame oil , keep your foot in hot water tub with espom salt and do light stertching exercises . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may oorder CT scan , x-ray or physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with vitamin supplement for quick healing . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari