Weight dropped on foot.

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Asked for Female, 41 Years

Got a lorry tyre dropped on the middle of the foot. It has swelled up a bit and pains while walking.

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Dr. Vandana Chauhan (PT)

Physiotherapist 18 yrs exp Noida

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Get an x-ray done. If its a fracture, consult an orthopaedician. If no fracture, consult a physiotherapist, it can be asoft tissue injury in which pain+sweelling occurs+inability to bear the weight properly.

Next Steps

Go to a physiotherapist.. Ultrasonic therapy +IFT +wax therapy +some strengthening exercises will be helpful for sure.

Health Tips

At home.. Rest +ice pack +pain killer gel +use crepe bandage +no hanging of legs (keep elevated) avoid long walk/standing /stair climbing+regular ankle and foot movements.

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Mr. Sreenivasa Rao (PT) Physiotherapist 23 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Mr. Sreenivasa Rao (PT)

Physiotherapist 23 yrs exp Chennai

Hi... I recommend you to get a x-ray done to rule out any fracture... Meet a orthopaedic..

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