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What Does A Painful Lump On The Bottom Of The Foot Indicate?
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I'm with a 35 year old male who has experienced a painful lump on the bottom of his foot a couple days ago. This lump has become more painful, a bruise has developed, covering a large area on the bottom of his foot around that lump and a little on the top of his foot. He's been experiencing tingling up his legs going up one side. This has continued all day, and again is on one side where it's become "tingly and numb" is how he's described it. He is still experiencing achy pain at the bottom of his foot where the bruising and lump is. Can this wait for his doctor's appointment tomorrow? Or should I take him urgent care? Thanks!
I'm with a 35 year old male who has experienced a painful lump on the bottom of his foot a couple days ago. This lump has become more painful, a bruise has developed, covering a large area on the bottom of his foot around that lump and a little on the top of his foot. He's been experiencing tingling up his legs going up one side. This has continued all day, and again is on one side where it's become "tingly and numb" is how he's described it. He is still experiencing achy pain at the bottom of his foot where the bruising and lump is. Can this wait for his doctor's appointment tomorrow? Or should I take him urgent care? Thanks!
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This lump indicates underlying infection with possible abscess , cellulitis .
* Primary relief with ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg 3 times a day after meals ;
consult your doctor later tomorrow .
Till that time , keep the leg elevated over 3 pillows .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* This lump indicates underlying infection with possible abscess , cellulitis .
* Primary relief with ibuprofen ( 400 ) mg 3 times a day after meals ;
consult your doctor later tomorrow .
Till that time , keep the leg elevated over 3 pillows .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
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