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Swelling in left foot
I have a swelling in the underside of my left foot. The x-ray and MRI appear normal as per the orthopaedic Dr. The Orthopaedic gave my anti inflammatory for a month but nothing changes. Could this some problem with the nerves under my foot? Should I consult a nuerologist?
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Standing calf stretch
Stand away from a wall and.put your fight foot behind you and be sure your toes are facing forward. Lean forward at the ankle while bending the right knee and keeping your heel on the ground. Hold this for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat 10 times a twice a day.
Downward dog yoga stretch
Get down on all fours with your hands under your shoulders on the floor. Walk your hands forward slightly on the floor. Spread your fingers apart to allow for a broad base of support. Push your hips up toward the ceiling and tighten your abdominal muscles. Keep your heels on the ground and gently try and straighten your knees. Repeat 10 times a twice a day.
Wall calf stretch
Stand about two feet away from a wall. Place the ball of your right foot against the wall while your heel remains on the ground. Slowly and gently lean into the wall while keeping your knee straight. Hold this for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times twice a day.
Downward dog yoga stretch
Get down on all fours with your hands under your shoulders on the floor. Walk your hands forward slightly on the floor. Spread your fingers apart to allow for a broad base of support. Push your hips up toward the ceiling and tighten your abdominal muscles. Keep your heels on the ground and gently try and straighten your knees. Hold this for the 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times twice a day.
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Dear Friend, As your preblem is persisting for 1 month there is some underlying presipitating factor that gives you trouble
Next Steps
1) try changing your foot wear, Use a quality MCR chappal or gel shoe insert
2) Do morning feet and calf stretching,
3) Do contrast bath, kewp your feet immersed 3 minutes in hot water and 1 minute in cold water
4) please take ultrasound therapy to affwcted side
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Greetings,
Sorry about your swelling. Going by your description there is no sensation disturbance, hence consultation with a neurologist is of no use. Swelling should be a issues related to ligament /muscles imbalance.
Next Steps
consultation with a physiotherapist will solve the issue.
Health Tips
what a physio normally do is apply tape, trigger point therapy and exercise to strengthen ankle/foot muscles. lab tests to confirm why you got swelling will give you a better idea as to why you got swelling in the first place.
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Hello, firstly it's good that you have had the X-ray and MR- correct investigations and reassuring. Is the pain and swelling on the heel/middle of foot or forefoot? Are you overweight?
If it's tender at the back & inner aspect of heel with discomfort along the entire base of foot, this could mean plantar fasciitis. Treatment is usually conservative with activity modification, plantar fascia stretch exercises and anti inflammatories with hot water soak to relax fascia. This is a common problem and resolves in about 2-3 months.
Next Steps
Treat as above if these are your symptoms.
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