Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Bruise On Foot. History Of Breaking Navicular Bone In Foot Followed By More Walking And Playing. Concerning?
my daughter broke navicular bone in foot 5 months ago. She just showed us her foot today and it has bruise where it was broken. She has been doing a lot more walking since summer ended and school started back and played tennis the other day. Of course it is Sat and the orthopaedic will not be in unitl Monday, but I was concerned.
Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The appearance of bruise means that you are having an internal bleeding from the site of injury. Since there is a fracture, it is best to give adequate rest to your foot for proper healing.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The appearance of bruise means that you are having an internal bleeding from the site of injury. Since there is a fracture, it is best to give adequate rest to your foot for proper healing.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Bone fracture
Loading Online Doctors....