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Suggest Remedy To Relieve Pain In Metatarsals Due To Falling

I have a bruising swelling of one foot over the extending to the 3rd 4th & 5th metatarsals after falling off my mountain bike. i think i bent the toes back in the fall. I can put weight on the foot and move the toes though there is discomfort and medium pain.

Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Hi,
You may be suffering from severe bruising. Try paracetamol and ibuprofen for the pain. Elevate your foot when possible. Avoid putting weight in it. Apply cold compresses to help reduce the swelling. If this does not improve in the next 24 hours, I suggest you go to the ED for further assessment.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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Suggest Remedy To Relieve Pain In Metatarsals Due To Falling

Hi, You may be suffering from severe bruising. Try paracetamol and ibuprofen for the pain. Elevate your foot when possible. Avoid putting weight in it. Apply cold compresses to help reduce the swelling. If this does not improve in the next 24 hours, I suggest you go to the ED for further assessment. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger