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How To Treat Severe Pain And Swelling In Foot Caused After Injury?

Hi there, two and half years ago I stepped on a large nail, and it penetrated my foot by about 1/2 or less (Below my big toe in the ball of my foot). I think it stopped when it hit the bone. I was given antibiotics and some cream for the entry point, but other than that I was just on crutches for a couple weeks, and I had no other medical help. I was told there was nothing more to do. For a week it was extremely swollen and very sore. I m pretty certain I cracked the bone and/or caused nerve damage and my foot still hurts today. I have a big bump on the side of my foot where it happened, and it hurts to walk on it or touch it. What should I do now?
posted on Sun, 29 Nov 2015
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I understand your concern.Due to depth of injury & penetration of muscle,you may have pain and swelling.If you are able to move your foot properly,consider that there is no nerve damage.i would recommend T.ultracet twice daily for 3 days for my patients.I think you dont have any fracture,more over if you are really worried get an x-ray foot.

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How To Treat Severe Pain And Swelling In Foot Caused After Injury?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, I understand your concern.Due to depth of injury & penetration of muscle,you may have pain and swelling.If you are able to move your foot properly,consider that there is no nerve damage.i would recommend T.ultracet twice daily for 3 days for my patients.I think you dont have any fracture,more over if you are really worried get an x-ray foot. Thank you