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How Soon Should A Broken Foot Be Treated?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Dec 2016
Question: I believe I may have a broken foot. I accidentally dropped a pipe wrench on it. How soon do I need to see a doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need an Xray

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

If there is any amount of pain in the foot on walking, you may have to get an Xray done. There might be a metatarsal bone fracture which may present with mild pain. An Xray helps to rule out the same.

Please do visit your treating doctor for the same.

Hope, I answered your query.

Regards,
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How Soon Should A Broken Foot Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Need an Xray Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. If there is any amount of pain in the foot on walking, you may have to get an Xray done. There might be a metatarsal bone fracture which may present with mild pain. An Xray helps to rule out the same. Please do visit your treating doctor for the same. Hope, I answered your query. Regards,