HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

My infant, 19 months, has been limping almost to the point of not walking on her left foot. it's warm to the touch with slight swelling. broken?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Hard to say: Possibilities range from a bug bite reaction to an infection in her foot/ankle .Without an exam, its just to hard to say.Pick up the phone and call her doc, you can discuss all the things you see and decide how soon and where to be seen.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

1.9k views

Thank
Show 1 more comment

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have severe pain anytime I walk in my left foot. It is two inches from ankle bone. Slight swelling and bruising. No injury occurred.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have pain in my left foot, in between my ankle and heel. There is no swelling or bruising or heat. Walking and stretching is very uncomfortable.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Why would someone have reoccurring swelling in one ankle ? Golf ball size swelling, stiff and sore from very little time on feet, very warm to the touch, causing pain in left leg also.

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Severe lateral foot & ankle pain when walking & standing, painful to touch & at rest, slight ankle swelling w/ popping sound. 2 weeks since injury.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have localized pain to the touch in the area of my foot/ankle (medial malleolus area?) along with mild swelling and discomfort walking. What might be the problem? I am debating whether to see an orthopedist. Thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I am experiencing big toe pain (quality: warm to touch, pain in joint) . The following also describe me: Joint swelling, Foot pain, Swollen foot, and Difficulty walking. What should I do?
Pain in left foot slight swelling on side of foot aches after walking?
My friend fell off his chair and landed on my foot. Now I have pain in the foot and was wonder what it is the pain feels like a bruise to the touch although there is no visible bruise. Maybe slight swelling. Sometimes hurts when walking.
I rolled my ankle 2 weeks ago it is painful mild swelling tender to touch on foot below my ankle. Hurts more to walk Is this normal?
Dropped a drawer on my foot 2 days ago. Bruised instantly. Hurts to touch and walk. Slight swelling. Bruise more defined. Check it out or leave it be?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
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 question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.