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Swelling broken foot
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Not sure: If you have a fracture there will always be some swelling.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
Injury to the bone: The break in the bone it the final stage of an injury to the foot, there damages to the tissues of the foot which cause the swelling.
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Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Many things: Some swelling is needed for healing.
But increased swelling can be caused by walking too much, not elevating the foot, infection.
If excess, you n... Read More
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Dr. Scott Keithanswered
Podiatry 46 years experience
Instability.: The swelling is your body's way of stabilizing the injured tissue for initial tissue repair. It is, in a sense, nature's cast. The more movement of th... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mark Gallandanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Depends: Everyone responds to this differently. Try rice and nsaids to help decrease your swelling. Also minimize your weightbearing on that foot. Best of luck... Read More
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Dr. Grace Torres-hodgesanswered
Podiatry 25 years experience
It depends: It will depend on whether the fracture is stable and immobilized properly. As it heals and stays in position, the swelling should begin to subside. ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Payam Rafatanswered
Podiatry 24 years experience
Gravity.: Swelling may increase when you foot is in a dependent position because it has a harder time moving up against gravity. Swelling may last several week... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Grindstaffanswered
Addiction Medicine 40 years experience
It may take several: days for the swelling to stop and reverse. You need to keep the foot elevated to help decrease the swelling.
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2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Christopher Hendrixanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Foot fracture: It can take several weeks for bruising and discoloration and swelling to completely resolve. Meanwhile, make sure you are under the care of your phys... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
1 year: Swelling and aching can last for a year sometimes depending on how it is treated.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
X-ray: An x-ray will usually tell if your foot is broken. If not you may need an MRI or ct scan.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Matthew Ennaanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 22 years experience
Depends on fracture: Some foot fractures require surgery, but many do not. Often, foot fractures can be treated with a comfortable shoe, a cast, or a walking boot. Best to... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Hopefully none: If all goes well, it heals and your fine. This is why you should seek care.
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4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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