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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Left Foot

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Question : i recently twisted my left foot between two rocks (two days ago) and I now have pain and minor swelling where my fifth metatarsal bone meets the cuboidat the outside of my left foot. Can this be Trreated with an air cast and rest?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can heal with rest and air cast.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The small swelling after a twisted foot can be due to a small hairline fracture or a ligament sprain. It is best to get an X-ray done to rule out any displaced bones. If the bones are intact or there is just a non displaced hair line fracture then it can heal well with rest and an air cast for 3 weeks. Do keep the leg elevated on two pillows while resting to reduce the swelling.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Left Foot

Brief Answer: Can heal with rest and air cast. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The small swelling after a twisted foot can be due to a small hairline fracture or a ligament sprain. It is best to get an X-ray done to rule out any displaced bones. If the bones are intact or there is just a non displaced hair line fracture then it can heal well with rest and an air cast for 3 weeks. Do keep the leg elevated on two pillows while resting to reduce the swelling. 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. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal.