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I Had A Fall Tonight. I Was Able To Get
Question: I had a fall tonight. I was able to get up and walk, but the side of my foot hurts when walking, but not severe.I have been putting ice on it. There is a little swelling but not bad. It doesn%E2%80%99thurt at all when I am not moving. Could my footbe sprained?
Brief Answer:
Can be a sprain or hairline fracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain at the side of the foot can be due to a sprain or a small hairline fracture. If there is a pain on putting a deep pressure on the area at rest then a bone injury needs to be ruled out after an X-ray. Till then keep the foot elevated on two pillows, take rest and continue with ice.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a sprain or hairline fracture.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain at the side of the foot can be due to a sprain or a small hairline fracture. If there is a pain on putting a deep pressure on the area at rest then a bone injury needs to be ruled out after an X-ray. Till then keep the foot elevated on two pillows, take rest and continue with ice.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What do you mean by pain when putting pressure at rest? Do you mean pain when justsittingor lying down?
Brief Answer:
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
When you are just sitting then press the area with your own thumb and see if there is a sudden sharp pain. If there is a pain then a bone injury is likely. However it can only be ruled out after an X-ray.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
When you are just sitting then press the area with your own thumb and see if there is a sudden sharp pain. If there is a pain then a bone injury is likely. However it can only be ruled out after an X-ray.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
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
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