Suggest Treatment For Bursitis In Feet

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2015

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Thu, 24 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : how can I get pain relief for bursitis located in my feet and between my toes

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ruleout any chronic infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
first thing is to confirm whether this is a bursitis and if it is so, treatment is usually the same you are already on.

Treatment typically involves -
Resting the affected foot and protecting it from any trauma.
Rest and immobilize the affected area.
Apply ice to reduce swelling.
Take an over-the-counter medication, such as ibuprofen or naproxen etc. to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

But if it is still not control, further see you physician to rule out any chronic infection.
Hope this will help...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (2 days later)

all of your treatments inc. ice etc have been tried for probably 1 to 2 years
with no help at all it has been confirmed that I do have bursitis via Mri scans
Xrays ultrasound etc etc I am in constant pain most nights i hardly get any sleep at all.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
steroids

Detailed Answer:
Hi
If nothing works than intralesional steroids under the guidance of ultrasound will help. You can talk to your doctor regarding this.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (20 hours later)

I have been through the procedure that you have recommended on a number of occasions , with no positive outcome.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ultrasound guided

Detailed Answer:
it should be given ultrasound guided... to exact site..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (27 hours later)

the cortisone injections were ultrasound guided with no results ? would a relatively new product called Polypill assist.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
polypill,.. no idea

Detailed Answer:
Hi
If ultrasound guided injection are not helpful than---- either diagnosis are wrong or injection is not at proper site.
in 99% cases, if we give injection at right place, if will definitely help.
There is no other polypill effective in clinical trials
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj