
What Causes A Golf Ball Sized Swelling On The Foot Post An Injury?

Question: Hi
Something heavy fell on my foot from about 4.5 feet. It's on the right side of my foot near the ankle on the outside of my foot. I know have a golf ball sized swelling and discolouration. Thoughts? It hurts to walk on so in walking on my toes.
Thanks
Something heavy fell on my foot from about 4.5 feet. It's on the right side of my foot near the ankle on the outside of my foot. I know have a golf ball sized swelling and discolouration. Thoughts? It hurts to walk on so in walking on my toes.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
It could be soft tissue injury or fracture .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It could be soft tissue injury or fracture . Golf ball sized swelling might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood).
You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
It could be soft tissue injury or fracture .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
It could be soft tissue injury or fracture . Golf ball sized swelling might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood).
You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury.
I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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