Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Foot After Injury

Posted on Sat, 25 Jun 2016

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Question : the top of my left foot hurts - in a specific spot...my foot is now swollen - it feels as if a small bone is broken - but there was no trauma or injury ...thoughts ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be stress fracture

Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. I think you might have stress fracture or tendon inflammation in the foot. I have following suggestions for you.
1 . Hot water fomentation.
2. Compression bandage can be applied.
3.X ray can help you confirming diagnosis. If there is fracture then you might need splinting.
4.Volitran gel local application can be done.
5.Take calcium and D 3 regularly. Calcium 1000mg daily and vitamin D 3 per week for six weeks.
I hope these steps will be helpful for you. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (52 minutes later)

What is "fomentation"?.... Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fomentation means applying gentle warm water

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to keep your feet in bucket filled with gentle warm water.it will provide local heat and help you in pain. Wish you a fast recovery.
thanks

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