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A 38-year-old female asked:

Hurt foot 1 week ago. had x-rays. no fractures, severe sprain. can't bear weight. how long will pain/swelling last? how long on crutches? healing time

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Dr. Creighton Wright
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 58 years experience
Depends: On ligamental damage and bruising to resolve. 2-4 weeks. Faster with rest, elevation to reduce swelling, ice early, heat later.
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Dr. Payam Rafat
Dr. Payam Rafatanswered
Podiatry 24 years experience
Depends on the cause: Your pain could be as a result of many different things. A thorough history and physical exam and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams are needed to determine the exact cause. Causes of pain may include: trauma (fracture, sprain, arthritis), infection, metabolic conditions (gout), musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormality and neurologic conditions (neuropathy).
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