
Injured Foot. Have Swelling, Turned Black And Blue. X-ray Showed Broken Bone. Will It Heal By Itself Or Surgery Required?

Thanks for posting your query.
I have seen the X-rays attached. There is a minor hair line undisplaced fracture seen. This does not need any surgical treatment.
The fracture is likely to heal with proper immobilization for 6 weeks. Avoid weight bearing on the foot as much as possible.
To make your fractured bone heal faster, dietary modifications and some lifestyle changes do play an important role.
1. You need to abstain from alcohol and smoking, avoid caffeine - tea, coffee, colas. Take calcium and vitamin D3 supplements.
2. You need to give adequate rest and immobilization of the affected foot for a faster healing. Constant movement causes mild displacement of fractured fragments thus delaying the healing.
3. The foods you need to take include yogurt, milk, dry fruits- dates & almonds, apples, soybean, broccoli, red grapes, peanuts, oatmeal and sesame seeds.
4. Lysine, Boron, Zinc, Vitamin C and Vitamin K supplements do also play a major role in bone healing along with calcium and Vitamin D3. You can add a multimineral supplement to your daily routine.
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 good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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