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What Causes Bruising And Swelling On Top Of Foot?

2 1/2 weeks ago i got injured at work, my foot got smashed between a rail & steel bar. And a roller left a very large swelling, that ended up bruising a day or two later. & now it has a dark scab over it. And still swollen a bit On the top of my foot. Id say the 5th metatarsal. Should i be worried? I have not gotten a tetanus shot before either! Note my job is outdoors which is extremely dirty & rusty. & everything runs off of pressure. Please help. I still cant put pressure onto my foot.
Fri, 11 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bruising and swelling on top of foot . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like achilles tendinitis , bursitis , injury, diabetic neuropathy , gout , plantar fasciitis , rheumatoid arthritis or tendinitis . I would suggest you to put your foot in hot water tub with epsom salt in it for 15 minutes daily , do not wear shoe for few days , do gentle massage with flax seed oil and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult podiatrist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory along with recommend physical therapy . Doctor may recommend orthotic device after careful examination. .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Bruising And Swelling On Top Of Foot?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have bruising and swelling on top of foot . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like achilles tendinitis , bursitis , injury, diabetic neuropathy , gout , plantar fasciitis , rheumatoid arthritis or tendinitis . I would suggest you to put your foot in hot water tub with epsom salt in it for 15 minutes daily , do not wear shoe for few days , do gentle massage with flax seed oil and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn t get well then consult podiatrist for proper examination . Doctor may order certain test like CT scan , MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory along with recommend physical therapy . Doctor may recommend orthotic device after careful examination. . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari