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How To Treat Severe Painful Swollen Feet Caused Due To An Injury?
I was in an auto accident over six weeks ago and got beaten up by some hoodlums about 3 years ago. Both Have caused me to have terribly swollen feet. As if I have serious neuropathy which is very painful. What would be solutions to my problem. Bob
Mon, 5 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this:
1) Do a clinical examination by your treating Doctor [Ortho] and to confirm exact cause do [X-ray and an MRI scan].
2) Do take OTC painkiller like [Ibuprofen + Paracetamol] for pain and swelling.
3) Your Doctor will decide treatment plan after investigation reports only and normally it is [Reduction, Immobilization, and Surgery] which your Doctor will decide.
4) After healing consult with your physio for a specific exercise plan.
Do follow few lifestyle modifications like this:
1) Try to wear proper shoes. Use hiking shoes on rough terrain. Wear steel-toed boots in your work environment if necessary. Choose appropriate athletic shoes for your sport.
2) Replace athletic shoes regularly. Discard sneakers as soon as the tread or heel wears out or if the shoes are wearing unevenly.
3) Try to build bone strength. Calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, really can do your body good. Taking vitamin D supplements also can help.
4) Try to strengthen your ankle muscles. If you are prone to twisting your ankle, ask your physio for exercises to help strengthen the supporting muscles of your ankle.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
As per your clinical history is concerned, please follow like this:
1) Do a clinical examination by your treating Doctor [Ortho] and to confirm exact cause do [X-ray and an MRI scan].
2) Do take OTC painkiller like [Ibuprofen + Paracetamol] for pain and swelling.
3) Your Doctor will decide treatment plan after investigation reports only and normally it is [Reduction, Immobilization, and Surgery] which your Doctor will decide.
4) After healing consult with your physio for a specific exercise plan.
Do follow few lifestyle modifications like this:
1) Try to wear proper shoes. Use hiking shoes on rough terrain. Wear steel-toed boots in your work environment if necessary. Choose appropriate athletic shoes for your sport.
2) Replace athletic shoes regularly. Discard sneakers as soon as the tread or heel wears out or if the shoes are wearing unevenly.
3) Try to build bone strength. Calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, really can do your body good. Taking vitamin D supplements also can help.
4) Try to strengthen your ankle muscles. If you are prone to twisting your ankle, ask your physio for exercises to help strengthen the supporting muscles of your ankle.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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