How to reduce swelling of the foot quickly?

Question

On Nov 22nd'2006 I met with an accident wherein a vehicle ran over the edge of my left foot leaving the toe dislocated and with a couple of minor fractures. The latest xrays have revealed that the dislocated toe has been properly fixed and all but one fracture healed. However, the swelling is there and as a result I am still not able to support myself using both feet or walk normally. Every day, I am giving a lukewarm water massage to the left foot.

Please help me with some great ideas/solutions to reduce the 3 to 4 days time as I can't remain partially active as far as my work is concerned. Awaiting your positive response.

Answer 1

ibprofen is an antiinflammatory (it reduces sweeling) also get some tender tape or an ace bandage and wrap up your foot. put ice on it whenever you'r at a desk or able to sit down for a few minutes. Also-look into physical therapy, they can usually work on hings like that. i had knee surgery not too long ago and returned to work in 4 weeks. ibprofen and ice. i didn't need to wrap it up because i was also doing p.t. doing those things should reduce the sweeling alot. also, if the swelling is completely down before you put on your shoes, make your shoes really tight-if they have laces. When you injure your foot in soccer (or anytime your shoe is on) you're supposed to duct tape the shoe up and it keeps the foot from swelling-so if you put your shoe on tight, i think you'd get the same effect. good luck.

Answer 2

I recommend the good old first aid remedy. RICE.
That is:
Rest (preferably with the foot raised);
Ice packs about 10 mins every 4 hours;
Compression with a crepe bandage (careful not to make it too tight) - in figure of 8 around the foot & ankle; and
Elevation - put it up on a cushion on a stool or chair when you are sitting down & slip a pillow under it in bed.

Answer 3

If you are at work and ypou have the oppourtunity to sit down find a way to keep your foot elevated to help reduce the swelling.

Answer 4

Fractures in the toes generally heal themselves and there is not much you can do to speed this up. Elevate your feet as much as possible during the day and try and keep off them if you can. Make sure you relieve any pain and swelling by taking anti- inflammatory medication, and ice packs (for swelling). Note foot problems can re-occur (eg motorbike accident) and may lead to athritis and other problems. Please take care of them and wear correct footwear and/or othotic shoes.

Answer 5

elevate the foot, and ice the area, use a strapping bandage and when you need to walk for an extended period of time.

Also go and see another doctor for a second opinion, see a physio who does hydrotherapy and if the pain gets really bad take some ibroprofin with codine (as long as your not allergic to either).

Good Luck

Answer 6

You must've chosen a bad doctor to go to after the accident. They should be helping you with this problem! Not people on Yahoo Answers! All you'll get on here is something like "Put it in a big bucket of Ice!" My Advice - Go to a better foot doctor.

Answer 7

it seems that the fracture is the cause of you not being able to support yourself. anyway, to reduce swelling, try putting the swollen part higher than your thigh for 30 minutes each 2 hours, take some Advil tablets, and warm baths for your affected area

Answer 8

you should have put a cast on the foot so that it wouldn't move freely so that the bones will heal properly. Try not to put too much pressure on the foot also.

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Answer 10

Try and keep a bag of frozen peas on it, and stay off that foot as much as possible!