okay. when should i go to the doc?

Question

so ya i was hicking and i tripped and a huge rock hit my heel. as for the four step test. yes i could walk after being injured, in fact i hardly felt it. the next day i could not walk in the morning unless it was on my toes

its now been a week and a half and my heel hurts but yes i can walk and im in martial arts too so i just dont use it to hit the bag.

any pressure on the bruised area hurts. i cant even sit with my feet out becuase the floor touches the area.

i dont want to waste money on another doctor visit. so.... if it still hurts like this for how long? when should i go to the doc?

Answer 1

I'm a martial artist also. It sounds like it's probably just a bone bruise, which takes longer to heal, and go away than a typical bruise. Usually close to a month, give or take. If you had actually broken your heel, you'd be in extreme pain, and you wouldn't be able to walk. Just go easy on it for awhile, and you'll be okay.
If it goes past that time span, though, you may want to have it looked at.

Answer 2

If you don't want to go to the doctor yet here's what you need to do:

1.) Ice it a lot, when you don't think you can ice it anymore, do it again - 20 minutes at a time, several times a day
2.) Rest it - try to keep weight and pressure off of it as much as possible - it's going to be hard considering you need to walk, but try
3.) Elevate your foot on chairs, stools, pillows when you are resting - this goes for while sleeping too
4.) Wrap your foot (heel included) in an ace bandage for a few days
5.) Take motrin/tylenol for pain

This should start to help within a few days if it's just a bruise or bad sprain. If you're still feeling a lot of pain a few days from now, or the pain becomes more severe, and you develop more swelling get to a doctor for an x-ray.

Hope this helps. :-)

Answer 3

Nobody should definitively advise you on this over the internet .. I would want to get some more clarity on how the injury occurred and physically exam the area.
You seem to be describing a bruised heel - the calcaneal bone is reasonably big and strong and usually takes a fair degree of force to break (i.e. high fall landing onto heel bones).
The fact that you are walking on it (and ? it is getting less painful over time) would suggest simple bruising. This can take up to 6 weeks to completely resolve - unlike most other areas of the body it isn't easy to rest, immobilise your feet and everyday you are putting your full body weight through them.

I think if you are happy that things are improving then you just need to be patient and probably do not need to see a doctor .. you could buy some simple analgesia (the pharmacist can advise you on this). when the opportunity arises rest and elevate the foot and you should avoid those things that exacerbate the pain..
If the pain gets worse, you have difficulty waling on the heel or any fevers then yes go see someone

Good luck

Answer 4

if you can bare the pain, I suggest you ice the injury for two more days elevate it, keep all weight off it and if you are not better, go to the doc!!!!

I suggest a clinic, its cheaper and if its minor they can tell you for little bit of money.

P.s. when in comes to your health dont be afraid because it will save you money. its your life but I know its precious.

Answer 5

ummm....a good time would be....now.really it's your health take no expence it should have been better by now, and it will cost you more later if it gets worse.

Answer 6

When you hurt bad enough.