Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Swelling And Pain In Foot?
Question: Myleft foot has been swollen for about a weekcant put wait on it, Last year in May i had an mri and it came up I
had some Arthridis swelling after having been hit by a hockey puck im 55 and the foot doctor didnt give me pain killers or say i had gout. the pain is also inback back foot I wake up foot hurting little swelling to
total purple once i touch the floor .
had some Arthridis swelling after having been hit by a hockey puck im 55 and the foot doctor didnt give me pain killers or say i had gout. the pain is also inback back foot I wake up foot hurting little swelling to
total purple once i touch the floor .
Brief Answer:
Foot pain
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
Well, I would like to ask you a few questions before exactly localising the site of the pain, as foot pain can be a very troublesome thing with difficult to localize.
1. Where exactly is the location of pain..heel area or the bottom of the foot?
2. Does it hurt when you keep your foot down in the morning?
3. Any swelling near the achilles tendon?? If you could attach a picture of the location of the pain that would be quite helpful
4. Could you attach the MRI report?
5. Do you have any similar complaints in the knee joints or any other joints
Do let me know these query. Would give me an insight on where exactly is the location of the pain and can guide you accordingly
Regards
Dr Naval
Foot pain
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
Well, I would like to ask you a few questions before exactly localising the site of the pain, as foot pain can be a very troublesome thing with difficult to localize.
1. Where exactly is the location of pain..heel area or the bottom of the foot?
2. Does it hurt when you keep your foot down in the morning?
3. Any swelling near the achilles tendon?? If you could attach a picture of the location of the pain that would be quite helpful
4. Could you attach the MRI report?
5. Do you have any similar complaints in the knee joints or any other joints
Do let me know these query. Would give me an insight on where exactly is the location of the pain and can guide you accordingly
Regards
Dr Naval
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
When i put my foot down pain is all around the foot ,mostly in the heel.
yes its painful when a put the foot down in the morning.
I had pain coming from acl prior to swelling like a strain.my needs are
hurting i think thats from beeing on cruches,turning quic
thanks DOC,
Brief Answer:
Plantar FAscitis
Detailed Answer:
GOod evening
Well the sort of pain you are describing looks more of either plantar fascitis or REtrocalcaneal bursitis. A picture would have been more helpful in localizing the pain.
Never the less , I will guide you to the management of both the conditions
The sort of symptoms you have fit in more with plantar fascitis, that is pain on keeping the heel down in the morning. For it s management:
1. You need to start wearing sports shoes for most of the day and avoid wearing heels or slippers . That would give the fascia time to heel
2/ Do contrast water bath : Dip you feet in hot and cold water alternatively for 10 minutes morning and evening
3. Take a short course of anti inflammatory drug for a week or so to settle any inflammation in the foot
4. LAstly if all these therapy dont work for 3 weeks, get an ultrasound done and if possible a soft tissue injection to relieve the pain
Secondly, if it is Retrocalcaneal bursitis since there is a swelling near the heel area, it would also involve change of foot wear but it wont go off without the injection into the bursa
At this stage if you want a definite diagnosis, Ultrasound would be useful. Till then you can try with these conservative therapy
Do let me know for more queries. Would be happy to help you out
Regards
Dr Naval
Plantar FAscitis
Detailed Answer:
GOod evening
Well the sort of pain you are describing looks more of either plantar fascitis or REtrocalcaneal bursitis. A picture would have been more helpful in localizing the pain.
Never the less , I will guide you to the management of both the conditions
The sort of symptoms you have fit in more with plantar fascitis, that is pain on keeping the heel down in the morning. For it s management:
1. You need to start wearing sports shoes for most of the day and avoid wearing heels or slippers . That would give the fascia time to heel
2/ Do contrast water bath : Dip you feet in hot and cold water alternatively for 10 minutes morning and evening
3. Take a short course of anti inflammatory drug for a week or so to settle any inflammation in the foot
4. LAstly if all these therapy dont work for 3 weeks, get an ultrasound done and if possible a soft tissue injection to relieve the pain
Secondly, if it is Retrocalcaneal bursitis since there is a swelling near the heel area, it would also involve change of foot wear but it wont go off without the injection into the bursa
At this stage if you want a definite diagnosis, Ultrasound would be useful. Till then you can try with these conservative therapy
Do let me know for more queries. Would be happy to help you out
Regards
Dr Naval
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
