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Bang On The Bottom Of Foot, Now Have Pain On Walking, No Bruising Or Swelling. Sprain Or Fracture?

i kicked a wall with the bottom of my foot , and now i can t walk properly on it and it hurts if i try to. It seems to be around the metatarsals on the bottom and side of my foot, but there is only a little if not no bruising or swelling . I have had this for around 4/5 days, and i am still unable to walk properly. It hurts when i stand or press on the region as well. Is there any way of telling if my foot is sprained or fractured, as i presume it is one of these.
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.

It might be soft tissue injury or fracture.

Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.

In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well.

Wishing you good health...

Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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Bang On The Bottom Of Foot, Now Have Pain On Walking, No Bruising Or Swelling. Sprain Or Fracture?

Hello. Thanks for posting your query. It might be soft tissue injury or fracture. Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid putting weight and rest well. Wishing you good health... Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta