Suggest Remedies For Tingling Sensation And Redness On The Foot Post Injury

Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2016

Question: Yesterday morning I hit my ankle against the bottom of a metal bed frame while at a hotel. Over the course of the day and the flight home my foot started feeling very tingly. I elevated it while sleeping and overnight it was fine, this morning I can see and feel the redness from the impact. There is still some tingling sensation going through my foot. Should I see a doctor, or give it a few days to see if it subsides?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can wait for a few days.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It seems that it was a minor soft tissue injury. Mild local swelling can cause mild tingling. Keeping the foot elevated while resting will help. The tingling and redness are likely to subside in next few days with rest and pain killers. In case you feel a sudden intense pain or increase in swelling or redness then consider consulting an orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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