3.5wks ago my left foot was run over by a shopping cart. 2 days later pain and could not put weight on the foot. went to dr. got xrays. came back negative for breaks and fracture. spent 10days in bed to keep weight off the foot. My foot is still swollen and throbbing slightly ...even after a night sleep and not being on it for over 7 hrs.
There is really no black or blue bruise marks there is however a slight red mark where the cart hit my foot.
also need to mention that sameday the same foot was stepped on prior to cart running over it. Then 2 days later I stepped backwards and lost ballance into a ditch. it was that night that pain started.
I have gone 3x to a accupucturist and it seemed to help alittle however my big toe and the one next to it seems alittle numb due to slight swelling. I soak foot in hot water,spa. and it seems to feel better.
why is this still swollen and why does it hurt still? cant really put weight on ball of foot. could it be infected inside?
2007-04-26 03:46:51 · 3 answers · asked by concept777 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It is likely that your foot is sprained. Muscle injuries take a long time to heal. It's a good idea to see an acupuncturist, they can be very good at helping a sprain. I recommend you put ice packs on your foot after the hot water. Ice reduces Swelling. The heat can actually be causing more inflammation.
If you don't feel yourself getting better, Within the next week, I recommend you see a chiropractor. I've enclosed a link were you can find a chiropractor in your area.
2007-04-26 05:04:57 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to your doctor and tell him that the foot is not getting better. Ask for another x-ray. Sometimes they miss very small fractures.
2007-04-26 06:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by Afi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go 2 the dr. probably infected or sprained
2007-04-26 03:52:18 · answer #3 · answered by stefstudy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋