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What Causes Swelling In Foot?

I had a bunion removed 6 mths ago it is swollen ball of the foot under 2nd toe and cannot bend top of my foot swollen and my foot swells if sitting too long what can I do ease pain it makes me limp when I walk I bought expensive shoes, sole, arch support but does not help doctor says he could do surgery again advise please
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

From your history, it seems that you have developed some inflammation/infection of your foot (cellulitis). If I were your doctor, I would advise you for bed rest, with foot elevation, and appropriate broad spectrum antibiotics, along with a short course of an anti inflammatory drug. If these measures do not help and the problem increases, I would not hesitate to refer you to a surgical OPD for examination and further management. In the meantime, I would advise you to go for a routine blood sugar test.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.
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What Causes Swelling In Foot?

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. From your history, it seems that you have developed some inflammation/infection of your foot (cellulitis). If I were your doctor, I would advise you for bed rest, with foot elevation, and appropriate broad spectrum antibiotics, along with a short course of an anti inflammatory drug. If these measures do not help and the problem increases, I would not hesitate to refer you to a surgical OPD for examination and further management. In the meantime, I would advise you to go for a routine blood sugar test. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.