Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
It's been 15 days with a fibreglass cast with a fractured 3rd metatarsal and i feel no pain in my foot i still stay off it. what are the chances?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Stick to the plan...: Follow the instructions given to you by your doctor. That you have no pain us a good sign but does not mean you should deviate from the plan
Answered 4/26/2018
4.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is a cast necessary for a double fifth metatarsal foot fracture?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I have been told I have a fracture in my 5th metatarsal on left foot, and currently in a temp cast. Can I ask for a boot rather than a permanent cast?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have 5th metatarsal bone fracture of base of metatarsal. I have cast on for four weeks and suddenly some in my feet. Can someone tell me. Why pain?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have a metatarsal hairline fracture, it's been 2.5 weeks. I am currently in a cast. My foot swells up when I walk, is that okay?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I fractured my 2nd metatarsal and i used cast boot for 4 weeks but there is still pain at night mostly and after a shower my foot turns red/blue/thin?
My father had a metatarsal bone fracture in foot from an accident, the plaster cast was removed after 6weeks, after removing the cast there was no pain while walking, but there is still swelling in the foot, is it okay to walk or excercise isneeded?
Fracture of metatarsal base in foot & sprain on 12/16/2012. Put in hard cast until 1/30/2013. Still have bruise on top of foot. Normal?
Good day. My daughter is 2,5. A shelf fell on her foot at school. Xrays on Wednesday showed a possible fracture at the base of the fourth metatarsal. No cast was given. Should we be concerned of the extreme swelling and bruising still present?
I fractured my 2nd metatarsal and had cast off 3 days ago. My foot seems very swollen and I can feel a lump where the break was, should I worry? How long can it be like this, very painful when walking
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
