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Suggest Treatments For Sharp Shooting Pain At The Outer Left Foot

Somehow injured my foot a couple of weeks ago. It was getting much better but today I stepped down on a sharp rock and shooting pain was felt. The pain is on the outside and top of left foot. Now I can hardly walk. If a stress fracture, how should I treat it tonight and what would be the likely treatment for it?
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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if fresh injury do icing and keep foot elevated.Take ibuprofen 400 thrice daily after meals.you may strap the foot in elasto crepe for support.Avoid walking as mucch possible.After acute phase is over get an xray done and get in touch with orthopedic doctor
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Suggest Treatments For Sharp Shooting Pain At The Outer Left Foot

if fresh injury do icing and keep foot elevated.Take ibuprofen 400 thrice daily after meals.you may strap the foot in elasto crepe for support.Avoid walking as mucch possible.After acute phase is over get an xray done and get in touch with orthopedic doctor