A 26-year-old female asked:
i fell last night and hurt my foot. the moment i put weight on it the pain is terrible. what must i do?
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Dr. Scott Keith answered
44 years experience Podiatry
Tough Break.: A fall can hurt your foot in many different ways. The injury could involve the soft tissue alone or perhaps involving a broken bone. Either way, stay off your foot. Apply some cold compression and elevation for 24 hours or at least until you can have it evaluated. This may involve an x-ray to see if the foot is suffering from a break.
Answered on Jan 5, 2019
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