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Should The Bruising And Swelling Of Foot Caused After An Injury Be A Cause Of Concern?

Hi. My horse stepped on my foot around five or six months ago, and I still have a bruise. My foot also seems to be a bit different from the other side where the bruise is. I ve never had a bruise from this long. It doesn t really hurt too much, but it doesn t seem to be getting betting. It has an odd shape. When it first happened it didn t hurt a whole lot after the first day but swelled up quite a lot. Should I be concerned? Also why won t this thing go away?
Fri, 28 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.

Pain 6 month after injury is not normal but it can be due to weight bearing during first 2 to 3 days.
And pain also can be due to stress fracture if you injured again.

Do not worry its not serious problem; just consult your doctor.
Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage over foot or use supportive splint.
Physiotherapy will help to reduce swelling over foot.
Some nutrients which are important for recovery after surgery include vitamin C, folic acid, calcium, vitamin D, VIT B12.so supplements of these nutrients will lead to early recovery.

Regular physiotherapy and exercises are very important for early rehabilitation as my patients find much relief by these therapies.


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
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Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Should The Bruising And Swelling Of Foot Caused After An Injury Be A Cause Of Concern?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Pain 6 month after injury is not normal but it can be due to weight bearing during first 2 to 3 days. And pain also can be due to stress fracture if you injured again. Do not worry its not serious problem; just consult your doctor. Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage over foot or use supportive splint. Physiotherapy will help to reduce swelling over foot. Some nutrients which are important for recovery after surgery include vitamin C, folic acid, calcium, vitamin D, VIT B12.so supplements of these nutrients will lead to early recovery. Regular physiotherapy and exercises are very important for early rehabilitation as my patients find much relief by these therapies. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care.