Suggest Treatment For Stiff, Painful And Swollen Foot

Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2015

Question: my maid is having swelling in her left foot. it's stiff n very painful. attach is the image of the same. plz suggest..

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Does your maid got any injury?

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have read your query and seen clinical photo,

I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better.

Does your maid got any injury?

Does your maid get this problem repeatedly.?

Is there any redness ,or local raise in temperature?

Waiting for your reply

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (9 minutes later)

Hi,

She don't have any injury or redness. Neither she faced this problem earlier.

The temperature is also quite normal here.

Please suggest the next steps.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
possibility of calcaneal spur along with plantar fasciitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied her case with diligence.

As per her symptoms there is possibility of calcaneal spur along with plantar fasciitis.
It is advisable to wear soft sole foot ware.
You may need x ray heel/foot to see bony overgrowth.
Start plantar exercises/physiotherapy consulting physiotherapist.
Medication like analgesic like Diclofenac with anti acidity medication can be started consulting your doctor. Take calcium supplement with vit D.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E