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What Could Bruises On Foot And Swelling Post An Injury Suggest?
My foot is bruised and swollen from a sports injury on the left side of my left foot. the hospital said its not broken but it hurts when I walk on it. it also twitches sometimes and I m not standing on it and get i get pins & needles quickly when sitting with legs straight out. What could be wrong with it?
Fri, 21 Nov 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello, Thanks for your query. The bruise is likely to be due to a hematoma formation in the area. Since the bony injuries have been ruled out, a soft tissue injury is likely. You need to avoid massaging the area and take a mild pain killer for relief. Avoid sitting for long hours. Do a cold compress on the area of injury. The pain and swelling might take over a week to subside. In case there is an acute pain and a sudden increase in swelling then consult your physician for a direct examination to rule out any infection in the area.
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What Could Bruises On Foot And Swelling Post An Injury Suggest?
Hello, Thanks for your query. The bruise is likely to be due to a hematoma formation in the area. Since the bony injuries have been ruled out, a soft tissue injury is likely. You need to avoid massaging the area and take a mild pain killer for relief. Avoid sitting for long hours. Do a cold compress on the area of injury. The pain and swelling might take over a week to subside. In case there is an acute pain and a sudden increase in swelling then consult your physician for a direct examination to rule out any infection in the area. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care