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What Causes Swelling, Bruising And Tenderness At Base Of Last Three Toes?

Hi my name is Kristina-Jane and I have swelling, bruising and tenderness across the base of the last three toes. This has been like that since Monday when my horse stood on my foot. Not only that but about the middle of the foot just on the side as well. Do you think it could be a stress fracture.
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
Yes there can be soft tissue injury or stress fracture .

For these symptoms analgesic and anti-inflammatory can be started.

Till time take medication and apply crepe bandage over foot or use supportive splint. Do ice fomentation and rest to foot.

If pain persists you may need x ray foot to rule out stress fracture, you can consult your doctor and do required investigation.

If you see any signs of infection like raised local temperature, increase in pain then you should consult your doctor immediately.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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What Causes Swelling, Bruising And Tenderness At Base Of Last Three Toes?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Yes there can be soft tissue injury or stress fracture . For these symptoms analgesic and anti-inflammatory can be started. Till time take medication and apply crepe bandage over foot or use supportive splint. Do ice fomentation and rest to foot. If pain persists you may need x ray foot to rule out stress fracture, you can consult your doctor and do required investigation. If you see any signs of infection like raised local temperature, increase in pain then you should consult your doctor immediately. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.