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Question: I hurt my foot six days ago. went to the er and they said the x Rays ( three ankle and three foot views) showed no breaks. said my foot was sprained and gave me a note for Monday to be off work ( I'm a cna/cmt) my foot is still very painful and swollen and there is bruising that didn't start showing until Tuesday and has spread to most of the top of my foot when should I ha e it looked at again?
Brief Answer:
If you upload the X rays picture then it will be more helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query and pictures. If you send the pictures of X rays then it will be more helpful. Strain or sprain is possible in this and it can last longer also. It might take 2 weeks to subside.
You can do ice pack application on and off for 15 to 20 minutes at a time. This you can repeat for 3 to 4 times daily.
You can also apply elastic bandage on your foot and ankle in the figure of eight fashion. Raise the legs up while sleeping and sitting to reduce edema.
You can take NSAIDs like Ibuprofen 400 mg 2 to 3 times daily after food for 3 days to get relief from pain and inflammation.
But if pain while weight bearing is more then better to consult an orthopedician and repeat X ray as hair line fractures won't be visible initially. In that case wearing braces or cast application and non weight bearing for 4 to 6 weeks will be required.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
If you upload the X rays picture then it will be more helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query and pictures. If you send the pictures of X rays then it will be more helpful. Strain or sprain is possible in this and it can last longer also. It might take 2 weeks to subside.
You can do ice pack application on and off for 15 to 20 minutes at a time. This you can repeat for 3 to 4 times daily.
You can also apply elastic bandage on your foot and ankle in the figure of eight fashion. Raise the legs up while sleeping and sitting to reduce edema.
You can take NSAIDs like Ibuprofen 400 mg 2 to 3 times daily after food for 3 days to get relief from pain and inflammation.
But if pain while weight bearing is more then better to consult an orthopedician and repeat X ray as hair line fractures won't be visible initially. In that case wearing braces or cast application and non weight bearing for 4 to 6 weeks will be required.
Let me know if anything not clear.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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