Hit On Foot. Got Swelling And Graze Over There. Should I Get This Checked Out?

Posted on Mon, 4 Feb 2013

Question: Hi about 5 days ago I hit my foot against a plastic garden table pretty hard. I hit the top of my foot and have a small graze there. It swelled up at the time but was fine the next day. I have no pain when I walk but even the smallest of pressure where I hit it hurts. Should I get this checked out
Thanks
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (56 minutes later)

Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.

If you are able to bear the weight on your limb without much pain then a bone injury is unlikely. You need to continue with rest and ice . Most of the times it is a doctor for thorough examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance to rule out any bony injury

I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.

Wishing you speedy recovery...

Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar