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Are Feet And Ankle Swelling A Symptom Of Foot Drop?

I have a drop left foot. My foot and ankle swell up a lot. I have been told that it will take a year or more for the sciatic nerve to heal. In the mean time I m doing exercises and low level laser light therapy. I wear a carbon brace which had to be adjusted because it caused a Taylor bunion. What else can I do to help the swelling in my ankle and foot?
Mon, 19 Aug 2019
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Hello,

It is not a sign of foot drop. It could be contusion only. Consult an orthopaedic and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Are Feet And Ankle Swelling A Symptom Of Foot Drop?

Hello, It is not a sign of foot drop. It could be contusion only. Consult an orthopaedic and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician