Suggest Remedies For Swollen, Bruised And Painful Foot Post An Injury

Posted on Sun, 15 May 2016

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Sun, 15 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi, I stubbed my toes against the foot of my bed yesterday. There is swelling and bruising on my toe. I iced it yesterday and couldn't sleep all night from the throbbing pain in my foot. When I woke up this morning I tried to walk on it and I can not, even if I try and use my heel to walk I get sharp shooting pain. I am experiencing pain on the right side of my foot, top and bottom when I am stationary.

Answered by Dr. Baranidharan Kuselan (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rest Ice Ibuprofen

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I am Dr.Barani and I am pleased to assist you.

You have probably sustained soft tissue injury.
Rest, applying ice over the swelling and taking Ibuprofen ( Advil) will provide relief.
If the swelling does not decrease over the next few days or if it keeps increasing a x-ray of the foot should be done to rule out bone injuries.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.Barani

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