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Swollen foot
I'm on vacation and there's sudden swelling in my foot as per my recollection didn't even injure my foot anywhere.Whaat is the possible reason for this. Pain is there at one side of foot but only when pressing at that point .
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Sudden swelling in the foot without any injury can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
1. Infection
2. Venous insufficiency
3. Lymphedema
4. Blood clot
5. Heart, liver, or kidney disease
If you're experiencing sudden swelling in your foot without any injury, it's important to speak with your healthcare provider to determine the underlying cause. Treatment options will depend on the underlying cause of your swelling and may include medication, compression stockings, or other medical interventions.
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you are young and there are less chances of any above problem .
calf muscle are our second heart..they pump blood back to body.
you need to strengthen calf
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contact me for exercise protocol
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Apply ice ,don't overstress ur feet. Wear soft comfortable footwear . Consult a physio ...
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Do ankle movement and consult a Physiotherapist or visit nearest physiotherapy clinic
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Apply ice there for 15-20 mins. Atleast 3-4 times a day It will cure your pain
Do elevate your foot
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You should visit therapist if pain doesn't subside or icing doesn't work
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Test - Uric Acid test.
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primary step to get rest.
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Might be due to tight or uncomfortable footwear or long time sitting posture. Inactivity during travel with ur feet on the floor causes swelling.Bt if swelling is only at one foot with pain and fever then get urself properly tested
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Try to elevate ur legs and do ankle toe movements.
Don't sit with legs hanging down.
Apply ice
Hydrate urself regularly becoz dehydration can also causes foot swelling.
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Consult online or visit physiotherapist.
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Kindly, use ice packs at the site of pain and use crepe bandage along with elevating your foot using a pillow or towel roll. As per your history, during vacation there might have been exertion or change of footwear which may have resulted in aggregation of symptoms.
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check your footwear, if new then get a size more comfortable for you .
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Hi, consult online for assessment
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apply ice
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Apply ice pack twice a day for 15mins, might be due jerk or may be you are wearing hard shoes/sandals due to which you got this swelling on foot.
Consult with nearby GP or physiotherapist for proper assessment to get proper treatment,
ice pack and give it a rest rest for a day to see the improvement.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pain on the big toe, could be high uric acid...blood test and medication.
Outer side of ankle commonly is a ligament injury. Uneven ground walking could sometimes irritate it. Ice it and work isometrics.
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Dr. Steephan John
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
maybe overload
kindly get a proper assessment and treatment from nearby physiotherapist
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi.
You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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maybe due to prolonged time abnormal compression
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ice compression.
crepe bandage.
elevate the limb by pillow.
Rest.
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Jammu
Apply ice packs n keep the foot in elevation. Frequent ankle toe movements. Consult online for full details
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