Is my foot broken? On the top of my foot, about an inch from where my ankle meets my foot is a swollen lump. It hurts if a touch it in any way. I can walk on it (unless it is up the stairs), but I cannot put on tennis shoes. There is no discoloration except for slight bruising around my toes. It has been swollen for about 4 days, but I don't want to get an xray unless i absoutely need to.
2007-05-14 23:12:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
if your foot was broken there would be discoloration and you could not walk . You probably have damaged a tendon, ligament or muscle. Apply ice packs for ten minutes several times a day. You really have to see a medical doctor. Damages to the soft tissue is far more serious and takes more time to recover than a broken bone. make an appointment to see your doctor immediately.
2007-05-14 23:23:44 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a broken ligament... Its not necessarily a bone... but it is serious because its been swollen. Allpy ice on it as often as possible then elevate it when you sleep. Have it checked though... It could be serious.
2007-05-15 06:18:49 · answer #2 · answered by mo17ix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go and get an x-ray as you don't know what you did to it..if you broke it you would know..you wouldn't be able to walk at all...god luck and let us all know what happened ok
2007-05-15 07:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by Maggiemay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋