Question 1

how long can swelling and aching last after a foot fracture?

Accepted Answer

1 year: Swelling and aching can last for a year sometimes depending on how it is treated.

Question 2

how long for a foot fracture to heal totally?

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Fractures typically: Take 6-8 weeks to heal.  There can be some residual nuisance aches and pains for a while afterwards.

Question 3

will a second foot fracture heal more slowly?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: A fracture should heal in about the same time frame if it is the same type of fracture. There are a couple of factors that may delay healing. If the fracture is displaced or if there is much motion at the fracture line. This will greatly delay healing. Poor blood flow and other disease processes may slow the healing process as well.

Question 4

how can i treat a possible foot fracture that healed wrong?

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Fracture or not?: It should be determined whether you actually had a foot fracture before you can say that it healed improperly.....

Question 5

how is a foot fracture typically diagnosed?

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Foot fracture: Pain and tenderness over the bony areas of the foot, with swelling , and bruising of the area.  The typical confirmation of a fracture is by x-ray examination.

Question 6

could i go to school with foot fracture?

Accepted Answer

Depends : What type of fracture need to specify...I could always go but the question is should you be in a surgical shoe, cam walker, cast, crutches or wheelchair.....

Question 7

omg feels like my foot fracture has returned its been 22 months since then is it possible for it to return?

Accepted Answer

X-ray: Yes it is possible. Time to go get an x-ray.

Question 8

foot fracture or sprain if ankle tight?

Accepted Answer

Either: You need an exam and x-ray to tell the differance.

Question 9

how long hospital stay for broken foot and 4 fractured ribs?

Accepted Answer

: Ask your attending doc. Your post does not provide background information. Your past &amp; current health status, conditions under observation or treatment all add to the basic need for hospital care. Without a full understanding of all such factors it is not clear why you were admitted or how long it would take to be sure you are okay for homecare.

Question 10

how long should a foot fracture disable a person?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Which bone? How bad a fracture? Was it surgically fixed? Fasted? All these variables come into play...

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