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What Does A Paiful Bruise On Foot Indicate?
Question: i talked to a dr who said i had a cyst on my foot... today the pain has gone away but now it looks bruised ill send both pictures from yesterday and today...i dont think its a cyst... what else could this be
Brief Answer:
It seems to be cellulitis(infection)
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
After going through your query I concluded that you may be suffering from cellulitis which may be non infective or infective.Your doctor has said that it is cyst then it is not simple cyst, it is infected cyst. As pain has reduced it will resolve in few days. If you have no fever then no need to worry much. You can take analgesic such as diclofenac. If you have fever then it may need antibiotics. Hot fomentation with warm water will be helpful. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
It seems to be cellulitis(infection)
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
After going through your query I concluded that you may be suffering from cellulitis which may be non infective or infective.Your doctor has said that it is cyst then it is not simple cyst, it is infected cyst. As pain has reduced it will resolve in few days. If you have no fever then no need to worry much. You can take analgesic such as diclofenac. If you have fever then it may need antibiotics. Hot fomentation with warm water will be helpful. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
thank you! no fever and no pain (i have been walking on it fine today)... i have been taking ibprofen... is the bruised color the way it is because it is healing... thank you agian for your help
Brief Answer:
It will resolve gradually.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
After going through your query and follow up query I am happy to know that you are fine , there is no fever ,no pain. It will resolve gradually, it changes color in natural course of resolution.I will advise you to avoid shoe wearing for few days so that it resolve more rapidly. You are taking ibuprofen, it's OK.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
It will resolve gradually.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
After going through your query and follow up query I am happy to know that you are fine , there is no fever ,no pain. It will resolve gradually, it changes color in natural course of resolution.I will advise you to avoid shoe wearing for few days so that it resolve more rapidly. You are taking ibuprofen, it's OK.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
my foot is a little swollen todaybis this normal... it doesnt hurt and still no fever
Brief Answer:
It is likely to resolve gradually.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
After going through your query and follow up query I want to say that little swelling is not of much worry as it doesnt hurt and still no fever. Keep limb elevated on pillow during of rest and in night. Start active ankle and toe mobilization exercises and stop hot fomentation now. Whether you are diabetic? You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
It is likely to resolve gradually.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
After going through your query and follow up query I want to say that little swelling is not of much worry as it doesnt hurt and still no fever. Keep limb elevated on pillow during of rest and in night. Start active ankle and toe mobilization exercises and stop hot fomentation now. Whether you are diabetic? You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
thank you dr XXXXXXX .. no i am not a diabetic... i appricate all your help... i have elevated my foot and stopped the hot fomentation...
Brief Answer:
It is likely to resolve gradually
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Happy to know that you are not diabetic. I hope elevation of foot and active mobilizations of foot will help reduce the swelling. Rest we have already discussed.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
It is likely to resolve gradually
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Happy to know that you are not diabetic. I hope elevation of foot and active mobilizations of foot will help reduce the swelling. Rest we have already discussed.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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