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Post trauma arthritis right foot from old injury. toe to ankle is swollen; no pain. not red nor hot.. heat makes it worse; cold helps. what can i do to get swelling down other than ice? would compression sock help? foot exercises ok? thank you?

Q: post trauma arthritis right foot from old injury. toe to ankle is swollen; no pain. not red nor hot.. heat makes it worse; cold helps. what can i do to get swelling down other than ice? would compression sock help? foot exercises ok? thank you?

: You should find out what the diagnosis is before you can render treatment. See a podiatrist and have this treated properly

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

You should find out what the diagnosis is before you can render treatment. See a podiatrist and have this treated properly

Answered 7/27/2022

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A member asked:

Post trauma arthritis right foot from old injury. toe to ankle is swollen; no pain. not red nor hot.. heat makes it worse; cold helps. what can i do to get swelling down other than ice? would compression sock help? foot exercises ok? thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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