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Foot pain
I have started going to the gym as well as walking 10000 steps daily. Previously I was not at all
Into exercises. Now my foot is paining way too much it's swollen and I'm not being able to talk. This pain is increasing once I'm standing still but not that much while walking. What to do now?
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Is it one foot or both?
Take tab flexon m.r one every 8 hours for 3 days.
Give rest to the foot for 4 to 6 days.
Soak foot in warm water for few minutes 2 to 3 times per day.
Wear closed , soft, thick shoes, like sports shoes while walking.
Tie a crepe bandage over affected foot while walking.
Next Steps
After you have relief restart walking. Start with less no of steps and increase gradually over 2 to 3 days.
Health Tips
Regularly do exercise of feet by moving them slowly with all movements like flexion, extension, clockwise and anticlockwise rotation.
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The painful swelling of the affected foot could be due to ligaments or arch related or a stress fracture of foot bones, usually resulting from increase in physical exercise.Avoid exercise for a few days ,apply ice pack locally and a foot tubi grip,and OTC pain reliever.If not relieved consider going for a CT scan of the affected foot.
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Apply an ice pack to the affected area.
Take Dolo 650 mg twice daily for pain relief. Avoid exercising for a couple of days.
If there is no improvement, please consult an orthopedician.
Ensure you are wearing appropriate footwear for exercise to prevent further strain or injury.
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