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Twisting And Fractured Fifth Metatarsal Bone, Swelling And Redness In Foot, Painful Throbbing, Black Toes. History Of Dislocated Ankle. Reason?
Several years ago, I dislocated right ankle and broke bone above outside ankle bone. Had surgery with metal plate. One week ago, I twisted this ankle and broke or fractured fifth metatarsal. Dr. put me in bunion boot. Now, I am having acute swelling and redness in foot whenever it is not elevated, with extreme painful throbbing. Toes turn somewhat black. Why is this?
Fri, 26 Jul 2013
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These symptoms can be due to associated infection, gout disease, or aggravation due to associated diabetes.
you need to undergo blood investigation and treatment accordingly.
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Take care
Thanks for writing to Healthcare magic,
I have studied your case,
These symptoms can be due to associated infection, gout disease, or aggravation due to associated diabetes.
you need to undergo blood investigation and treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
All the symptoms given in the description are suggestive of a TIGHT SPLINT or BOOT.
Loosen it a bit and every symptom of yours will resolve.
Keep your foot end in elevation most of the times & do active movements of the toes to prevent the swelling in toes.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
All the symptoms given in the description are suggestive of a TIGHT SPLINT or BOOT.
Loosen it a bit and every symptom of yours will resolve.
Keep your foot end in elevation most of the times & do active movements of the toes to prevent the swelling in toes.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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