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What Does Bruising And Swelling On Foot Indicate?

I have unexplained bruising and swelling at the pip joint of my fifth digest on my right foot. Last night, it felt swollen on the bottom of my foot in this area and this lasted for a few hours until I went to bed. Today it felt better, but tonight it feels swollen again and I noticed that the area is very bruised. I did not have an injury. What could be causing this?
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
According to your description , pain and swelling over your foot seems to be inflammatory in nature. It could be an acute attack of gout.
I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug likemotrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more concern.
Warm Regards.
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What Does Bruising And Swelling On Foot Indicate?

Hi, Thanks for your query. According to your description , pain and swelling over your foot seems to be inflammatory in nature. It could be an acute attack of gout. I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug likemotrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more concern. Warm Regards.