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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling On The Little Finger

Posted on Thu, 12 Mar 2015

Question: My mother in law is 60 years old. Lately her right leg little finger is paining. There is also some swelling on the foot. She did not hit something by mistake. We have applied ice to reduce the swelling. Also applied Volini spray.
Please suggest what could be the reason?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can be muscles injury

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have come across lots of patients with such complains. There can be two possibilities.
1.it can be soft tissue or muscular injury.
2.it can be stress fracture.
I would recommend you to get x ray of her foot to confirm the diagnosis. Some time there can be fracture even on prolonged standing or walking. This can be seen on digital x ray only.
You are doing right thing with ice application. She will also need strapping of foot. Along with that tablet Ultracet one tablet twice daily will take care of her of her pain.
I hope these steps will help her. Let me know what is her x ray report. I will try my best to help you.
Thanks

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