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Severe Pain In The Foot, Difficulty In Walking. Could It Be Stress Fracture Or Tendonitis?
Question: I have some sort of foot injury and have a question
My foot started hurting sat and is now to the point where i can barely walk and have bad pain. i have an appt later with the podiatrist. they said it could be stress fracture or severe tendonitis --- how would they treat tedndonitis if it hurts so bd i can hardly move it walk? i already take nsais for ra
My foot started hurting sat and is now to the point where i can barely walk and have bad pain. i have an appt later with the podiatrist. they said it could be stress fracture or severe tendonitis --- how would they treat tedndonitis if it hurts so bd i can hardly move it walk? i already take nsais for ra
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A suddenly developing severe pain in the foot without any history of injury is likely to be due to stress fracture or an inflammation of either a tendon or a joint.
Usually the mainstay of the treatment is rest , immobilization (using a cast or brace) and medicines. Along with pain killers, good swelling. Doing a hot fomentation will help in relieving the pain and inflammation.
Since you are already using nsaids, a better anti inflammatory agent among the NSAIDS needs to be chosen for you for pain relief. Most of the times the pain subsides on adequate rest and proper immobilization.
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.
Thanks for posting your query.
A suddenly developing severe pain in the foot without any history of injury is likely to be due to stress fracture or an inflammation of either a tendon or a joint.
Usually the mainstay of the treatment is rest , immobilization (using a cast or brace) and medicines. Along with pain killers, good swelling. Doing a hot fomentation will help in relieving the pain and inflammation.
Since you are already using nsaids, a better anti inflammatory agent among the NSAIDS needs to be chosen for you for pain relief. Most of the times the pain subsides on adequate rest and proper immobilization.
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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