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Does Persistent Swelling In Foot Indicate Broken Bone?

Hi I dropped a heavy wood chipper ( not in use) on my foot and it landed with a big thud ...followed by a white large indent in foot for few seconds before giant swelling rose from the top bridge of my foot ..swelling like a tennis ball ....I have had elevated for 2 hrs with ice on it ..if it s broken what will doc do ?
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent swelling in foot . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like fracture , soft tissue injury like tendon or muscle or hematoma . I would suggest you to do icing for first 48 hours and after that do warm compresses and keep your foot elevated while lying down and takr proper rest . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan and physical examination . Doctor may give plaster , , prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with that recommended physical therapy . Doctor may also drain hematoma .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Persistent Swelling In Foot Indicate Broken Bone?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent swelling in foot . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like fracture , soft tissue injury like tendon or muscle or hematoma . I would suggest you to do icing for first 48 hours and after that do warm compresses and keep your foot elevated while lying down and takr proper rest . If condition doesn t get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray , CT scan and physical examination . Doctor may give plaster , , prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with that recommended physical therapy . Doctor may also drain hematoma . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari