Suggest Treatment For Sprain And Anxiety

Posted on Wed, 15 Oct 2014

Question: I had slippers on and I pushed the foot rest of my sofa in with my foot. I have no swelling or redness or severe pain. My foot is a little achy at the end of my toes. I have a lot of anxiety which I am being treated for and I worry about everything. Can pushing the footrest in hard hurt a foot - the material is brushed cotton. Could it hurt your foot? Being I have no swelling and I can walk on the foot I don't think so. Could the achiness be arthritis?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be simple sprain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like simple sprain.
Yes, foot rest can hurt the foot.
I prescribe Skeletal muscle relaxant tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
It's better to rest the foot.
It is not arthritis.
Nothing to worry.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (14 minutes later)

I have no pain how can a footrest hurt your foot it is soft material ?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is the pressure that causes pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It is the pressure exerted by the foot that causes pain.
As you are not having severe pain, please do not bother.
You can use skeletal muscle relaxant tablet or Anti inflammatory tablet .
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari