Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Tendon Of The Foot

Posted on Mon, 6 Mar 2017

Question: I woke up yesterday with pain in a tendon on the top of my foot which I assumed was from x-country skiing the days before. It was uncomfortable but totally manageable. In the evening it really started to hurt and be more like searing pain. It actually woke me up in the night. I did ice it before bed some. This am there is a bluish knot around where the pain is. I'm thinking of going to a walk-in clinic but wanted your thoughts. Broken blood vessel? I can send a pic if need be. Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Tendon inflammation likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.

I have seen the attached image. The bluish knot and pain is likely to be due to a mild inflammation of the tendon. Rest and hot compress will help. You can take a mild pain killer(Tylenol) and apply a local analgesic gel also. It will subside in next few days.

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.

Wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (12 minutes later)

Is searing pain normal with this injury such that it would wake me up?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.

inflammation can cause a sudden severe pan. No need to worry.
Hope my answer is helpful.

Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee