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What Is The Treatment For Swelling In Foot?

I dropped a can from a shelf on top of my foot. This happened almost 2 weeks ago and my foot is still swollen across the top and I can t wear my shoes, except slippers. If there is something broken, will it heal in time or do I have to get an x-ray and treatment?
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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Hi...

If I were you..then I would have getca x- ray done to my foot to rule out any fracture...even if it is hairline fracture I can take necessary precautions to avoid any future complications ...

once I am done with that...then I would do..
Icing frequently in the injured area...15 mins ince in every 2 hours possibly...
keep it compressed with compression bandage or with crepe bandage...
Jeep it elevated whever possible...
Limit my movement to assist in healing for some time..
If somebody is there for my help.. I would ask them to knead gently over my back of leg and side leg muscles to assist in speedy recovery..

Hope this is helpful for you...
Kindly revert back in case if you need any further clarification....
Wish you a speedy recovery...
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What Is The Treatment For Swelling In Foot?

Hi... If I were you..then I would have getca x- ray done to my foot to rule out any fracture...even if it is hairline fracture I can take necessary precautions to avoid any future complications ... once I am done with that...then I would do.. Icing frequently in the injured area...15 mins ince in every 2 hours possibly... keep it compressed with compression bandage or with crepe bandage... Jeep it elevated whever possible... Limit my movement to assist in healing for some time.. If somebody is there for my help.. I would ask them to knead gently over my back of leg and side leg muscles to assist in speedy recovery.. Hope this is helpful for you... Kindly revert back in case if you need any further clarification.... Wish you a speedy recovery...