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July 12 when my friends (male,28) left foot became swollen and painful, it resolved after 5 days w/o treatment. on august 2, his right foot became swollen and painful, top part, midfoot. there were days that it was shiny too, theres pain until now?

Q: july 12 when my friends (male,28) left foot became swollen and painful, it resolved after 5 days w/o treatment. on august 2, his right foot became swollen and painful, top part, midfoot. there were days that it was shiny too, theres pain until now?

: Your boyfriend needs to see a doctor for the diagnosis of inflammatory arthritides. In the mean time, he can take OTC NSAID such as ibuprofen or naproxen if he is otherwise healthy. Good luck.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Your boyfriend needs to see a doctor for the diagnosis of inflammatory arthritides. In the mean time, he can take OTC NSAID such as ibuprofen or naproxen if he is otherwise healthy. Good luck.

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Answered 8/14/2023

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A member asked:

July 12 when my friends (male,28) left foot became swollen and painful, it resolved after 5 days w/o treatment. on august 2, his right foot became swollen and painful, top part, midfoot. there were days that it was shiny too, theres pain until now?

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