Suggest Treatment For Limping And Pain In The Foot Post Injury

Posted on Fri, 26 May 2017

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Question : I stepped on a XXXXXXX nail about 8 hours ago.
id say it went in anywhere between 1\2 and 1 inch into my foot I jumped off my tail gate and right into my foot.
I have stepped on my share of nails in the past
except this time my foot is still hurting and I'm limping around it hard to move toes they hurt and my foot is swollen. is this something that needs to be looked at asap or can it wait till morning 10 hours from now?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This should be seen ASAP.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

It is advisable for you to be checked ASAP because of chances of hematoma in the foot and because antitetanic serum injection should be done.

Also, antibiotics may be started.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy