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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling In Heel Post Injury
I am having heel pain in one foot. I sprained my ankle 4 weeks ago with no ligament tears. It is still swollen some and I do continue to have pain from the sprain but not horrible pain. I had some heel pain before the injury but it has gotten much much worse since the injury. I do wear good athletic shoes with thick insole inserts drug store cheap kind). I have a very high arch so do choose shoes with arch support. Having said that I moved into a house with hardwood floors 1.5 years ago and since then do wear flip flops s lot. Maybe that s the problem. Or could it potentially be something more than planters fasciitis?
Mon, 6 Apr 2020
Hello,
Chronic hematoma formation in planes of foot or sole do present with pain and swelling heel post injury after one and half year as well. In my clinic, I do recommend an ultrasound of the soft tissue part for better precise judgement in this types of cases. Till that time, following measures will help you:
- Local application of heating pad 3 times a day
- Wear soft, padded slipper and avoid tight shoes and sandals
- Avoid walking barefoot
- Analgesic tablets as acetaminophen or etoricoxib, diclofenac if there is no history of drug sensitivity
- Control of blood sugar
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Chronic hematoma formation in planes of foot or sole do present with pain and swelling heel post injury after one and half year as well. In my clinic, I do recommend an ultrasound of the soft tissue part for better precise judgement in this types of cases. Till that time, following measures will help you:
- Local application of heating pad 3 times a day
- Wear soft, padded slipper and avoid tight shoes and sandals
- Avoid walking barefoot
- Analgesic tablets as acetaminophen or etoricoxib, diclofenac if there is no history of drug sensitivity
- Control of blood sugar
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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