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Swelling in leg
Hii im using slipper it cause pain and swelling in my ball of the foot from last 8 day swelling not yet reduced please suggest me what to do
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Dr. Neha Arora
Rheumatologist
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
There is an obvious swelling.
Get your Blood uric acid test done.
Ice pack over the swelling.
Anti inflammatory medicine that you are not allergic to is usually advised in such cases for the pain till proper diagnosis is made.
Report any family history of gout or other arthritis if present.
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
Spine Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Need blood work up to diagnose ur problem.
Can use warm saline fomenting.
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Dr. D. Shrinivas
Orthopedist
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello Practo User,
There is swelling of great toe joint.
It could be due to local pressure or Gout or even Diabetes.
Don't apply anything on the ball of toe.
Elevate the leg over a pillow.
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