Last night I ran down my stairs and twisted my foot at the side, I could walk on it but it hurt. This morning, it was all red and I couldn't walk on it at all as it hurt. My foot a bit at the side, not totally straight though that can be because I strained it at the side? Should I see a doctor to get it checked out? also how long till it heals cause I got a BIG presentation this friday and I'm freaking out!
2007-10-09 20:47:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
the fact that it got worse overnight is reason enough to have it looked at. the only way to rule out a possible fracture is to have it x-rayed.
call your dr and tell them you need to be seen within 24 hours to rule out a fracture-if they can't see you then go to the nearest urgent care or emergency room.
apply ice to help reduce the swelling (ice in a baggie on your foot for 10-15 mins at a time) and keep it elevated as much as possible.
hope this helps
2007-10-09 20:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would go see a doctor you might of spranged it and the tissue around swelled thats probably why it hurts it could be something with the bone though witch is more seriouse.
2007-10-09 20:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by mocha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better consult you're nearest health care provider. Massaging the affected part might cause more pain or trauma.
2007-10-09 20:54:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor.
2007-10-09 20:52:31 · answer #4 · answered by Howard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋