Swollen foot, not broken, but hurts to walk?
It sounds like a stress fracture. Stress fractures are tiny, hairline breaks that can occur in the bones of the foot. They can be caused by overtraining or overuse, improper training habits or surfaces, improper shoes, flatfoot or other foot deformities, and even osteoporosis. These tiny breaks in the bones of the feet can lead to a complete break if left untreated. Pain, swelling, redness, and possibly bruising can be signs of a stress fracture. The fracture can occur almost anywhere in the foot. X-rays and other studies are used to diagnose the stress fracture. A foot and ankle surgeon should be seen as early as possible to start treatment and possibly shorten the recovery time. Possible treatments include rest and possible immobilization of the foot. In some cases, surgery may be required to stabilize the stress fracture or to repair a stress fracture that has progressed to a fracture. Hope this helps
Why are my feet swollen after sitting for 8 hours? Is it a sign of any disease?
This is called “dependent edema”. Lymph fluid seeps out of capillaries under increased pressure: dependent (“hanging down”) position, lack of movement, and increased resistance at the bends of the knee and hip, often causes fluid to accumulate in the subcutaneous tissues. Breaks with walking are an absolute must. Prolonged sitting is one risk factor for DVT blood clots. Elevating the legs above the heart at the end of the day helps bring the swelling down, but exercising the legs is very important, too. Avoid excess salt. Use an online tool to estimate your daily salt intake. Talk to your doctor about how concerned you should be. Everyone is different. Heart failure, liver disease, low protein diet, obesity, and poor physical conditioning are a few of the risk factors for dependent edema.
Kicked door. Broken ankle?? Can't walk...have school this morning...?
It's 3:40 in the morning. The pain in my ankle, foot woke me up. Earlier at about 1:00ish in the afternoon I got angry and kicked a door reallllllly hard with my sneakers on. It didn't hurt but was stiff when I went to bed, and forgot why. I have class at 11 this morning, and there's no way I can walk on it... it hurts and is swollen. I just went to the doctor yesterday for tonsillitis...I don't want to go back in and and tell him I broke my foot...What does a broken foot look like?? Could I have broken my foot...will it heal over the weekend?? Should I put ice on it??it hurts when I sit down, but less when I have my foot up and raised..this freaking sucks...damnit. I'm going to take tylonol.
Does sitting too long cause swollen feet?
Yes, sitting for too long (more than 2 to 3 hours at a stretch) cause swollen feet.If you have poor blood circulation, sitting down for long stretches causes pooling of blood in your legs and feet. This can cause various reactions from the body, including varicose veins and edema (swelling caused by fluid retention).If you are prone to having swelling on your feet and legs, then do the following:Every 30 minutes, get up from your seat and walk aroundEarly in the morning, lie down on the floor (on a mat), and prop up both your legs on a chair by your feet. Stretch out both hands, with palms up. Breathe in deep and slow, hold your breath for a second, then breathe out slow. Continue this for 15 minutes.Repeat the above procedure at night before going to bed, and also whenever you feel like you have sat for too long.When you sleep at night or take naps during the day, elevate your feet by placing a pillow under your mattress at the foot of the bed.Light exercise, like walking at reasonable speeds (4 to 6 KM/hr) for 30 minutes also helps improve circulation.Massaging your legs and feet with coconut oil is recommended, whenever you feel aches in your legs or start to get swollen feet.
How can I reduce the swelling in my sunburned feet?
I went to the beach three days ago and got really sunburned on my feet and ankles. They're pretty swollen still and I have been taking Advil and using aloe gel several times a day and it doesn't seem to be helping. It hurts when I walk and I can't really go anywhere since my feet are too swollen to fit in my shoes. Help?
Why is my ankle in pain in the morning?
Ankle pain may result from injuries such as fractures, sprains, or strains. It may also result from arthritis or overuse. Some common treatments for different types of ankle problems are splinting for fractures, RICE therapy for swelling or pain, range-of-motion and stretching exercises, and more. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how ankle pain is caused, how to treat it, and much more. Morning ankle pain happens usually through overuse or extra weight. It alleviates as you warm up and subsides as you start walking. An ankle pain is usually recommended to be prevented rather than treated. Maintain a healthy weight, avoid exercising or playing sports when you are tired or in pain, keep muscles strong by eating a well-balanced diet, try to avoid falling and tripping.
33 weeks pregnant, suddenly swollen feet, is this anything to worry about?
I had the same thing happen several weeks ago. I worked all day, then made a trip to babies r us that night and then went and hung up baby clothes in the closet when I got home. My feet felt weird so I looked down and they were very swollen. It sounds like you were standing on them too long. Swelling towards the end of pregnancy is totally normal and you have to take time to prop your feet up during the day. My feet are pretty much swollen every day now, but I've been propping them up in bed at night, so they aren't as big as they were, but still have some swelling daily. And they too are not proportionate. I tell my doctor every time I go in, and we even discussed it in depth the last time and she just said prop them up, avoid additional sodium and drink lots of water, but that it's totally normal.
Why do my feet swell when I sit on a chair for 3 to 4 hours?
Why do my feet swell when I sit on a chair for 3 to 4 hours?Gravity. Our blood vessels leak. Fluid that leaks into the legs and feet is returned to circulation by the lymphatic system. It has no heart, and circulation depends on muscle activity just as venous return from the legs depends on muscle activity. When you are sitting the major muscles of the legs are nearly inactive, and they do no squeeze the vessels to move fluid. Get out of your chair and walk for 5 minutes every hour. If this is new for you, seek evaluation by your family physician. More serious problems are possible.
Why do our faces look puffy in the morning just after waking up?
The simplest cause of puffiness is simply the pressure on your face while you sleep for hours, especially if you don't turn much in your sleep. This will naturally go away as you wake up, but you can help the process by applying a cool, wet cloth to your face. Other common causes are:Water Retention: The most common reason for a puffy face in the morning is fluid retention. The best way to avoid this is to limit alcohol and salt (sodium) intake and, perhaps counter-intuitively, drink more water to flush out the system.Allergic Reactions: A common cause of puffiness in the morning is an allergic reaction. Check for possible allergies, including allergies to feathers in your pillow or the material of your pillowcase, by changing them to a different type for a few days.Lotions and Creams: One cause of puffiness is sensitive skin's reaction to lotions or creams applied to the face before bed. Discontinue use of all products for a few days to see if puffiness goes away. Steroid creams are particularly noted for causing this.Pillow Height: Sometimes puffiness is caused by the level of your pillow while you are sleeping, causing either pressure or water retention. Try sleeping with two pillows to help fluids drain properly instead settling in your head and neck areas. If this is painful or causes a crick in your neck, try an orthopaedic or 'comfort' pillow.Medical Conditions: Problems of the endocrine system, particularly hypothyroidism, which also causes weight gain and decreases energy, can cause morning puffiness. See a doctor if you think this might be the cause.