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Swelling of foot
The inner side of the arch near the heel of my left foot has swollen up. When I press on the swelling it doesn't hurt. But once I start walking there is a pain in my foot. As soon as my foot feels an elevation while walking it hurts. How can the pain and swell be reduced??
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You need a Physical examination. Take an Orthopedic Consultation physically
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Take tab dynapar one every 8hours for pain.
Consult a physician physically for clinical examination.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Needs to be assessed along with other parameters.
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Special sport by good quality chappal.
Zerodol sp three times a day after food for 3to5
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Your symptoms:
• Swelling on inner arch near heel
• No pain on pressing
• Pain starts on walking, especially with pressure
Health Tips
• Do stretching exercises:
– Calf stretch
– Plantar fascia stretch (morning especially)
• Use:
– Silicone heel pad / arch support
• Avoid:
– Hard surfaces
– Tight or flat footwear
⚠️ Red flags:
• Increasing swelling
• Severe pain even at rest
• Redness/fever
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Consider changing the footwear, shift to more comfortable shoes( orthopaedic footwear-consult a orthopaedic doctor before buying)
If symptoms persist- consult a general practitioner, to rule out any other causes for your condition
Next Steps
-Keep leg elevated when resting or lying down in order to reduce swelling (1pillow under calf will do)
-cold compress if pain persists
Health Tips
Visit emergency services if
- u develop redness with extreme pain
-loss of sensation over foot
-any of your toes changing colors(grey/blue/black)
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Better if you consult with orthopedic doctor physically in your local area.because you need physical examination first.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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