Jumped out of my husbands dump truck (cause thats the only way to get down) 8 days ago but My pad on the bottom of my foot hurts not bruised but swollen and Im in pain #2 toe is killing me red swollen, My question is could this be gout because If I broke something in my foot wouldnt it be discolored?
2007-06-08 06:09:14 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You should go get it checked out by your nearest podiatrist to get a x-ray to make sure nothing is broken. Since it's due to trauma, it's unlikely it's gout b/c it usually affects the big toe joint instead of the 2nd. Sometimes an injury can appear red and swollen as well. Use ice and Advil/Aleve until you see your doctor. You'll likely get a walking boot for a short period of time to allow the area to heal.
2007-06-08 12:10:24 · answer #1 · answered by pengfoot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 04:40:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol is a major contributor to Gout. However; I would err towards your toe being broken and as you have not strapped it to the next toe, (like a splint), then it is likely that you are occasionally hindering the repair of the injury by undoing the healing process. Strap the toe to the next toe, firmly, and try to avoid too much walking for the next week or so. This should allow it to heal, but it will be a slow process and you should avoid any activity which may damage the toe further.
2016-05-20 00:22:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally there is discoloration with a break. You may have damaged tendons and that can be more difficult to heal then a break. You should see your medical doctor and get an xray to find out what has happened.
I do not think you have gout. This sounds like a soft tissue injury.
2007-06-08 07:03:46 · answer #4 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋