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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Strain Over Foot And Ankle
Question: I felt something pull in the arch of my foot over a week ago, i do a lot of walking daily(4 dogs),
gredually the pain has spread to thr top of my foot, towards my akle, the ankle also hurts sometimes, the foot sweels as the day goes on and i only feel ease when I lie down, I apply anti-inflamatory cream few times daily,
Thanking You,
Marian
gredually the pain has spread to thr top of my foot, towards my akle, the ankle also hurts sometimes, the foot sweels as the day goes on and i only feel ease when I lie down, I apply anti-inflamatory cream few times daily,
Thanking You,
Marian
Brief Answer:
Seems to be muscle strain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
From description it seems to be muscle strain over foot and ankle.
Give rest to the foot for some time.
Do hot fomentation and apply muscle relaxant gel.
Elevate the limb while resting.
You can take antiinflammatory drug like ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling.
Hope this helps you. Let me know if you have any more concerns.
Warm regards.
Seems to be muscle strain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
From description it seems to be muscle strain over foot and ankle.
Give rest to the foot for some time.
Do hot fomentation and apply muscle relaxant gel.
Elevate the limb while resting.
You can take antiinflammatory drug like ibuprofen to reduce pain and swelling.
Hope this helps you. Let me know if you have any more concerns.
Warm regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
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