Q. I injured my foot during a fall. Should I get it checked?
Hello doctor,
I injured my foot during a fall in a creek, a month ago. There is no bruising or swelling. The pain is on the outside of my foot, on the top. It has been getting worse. I am unable to walk or stand for long periods. I have been taking Ibuprofen, putting ice on it, and resting. I am unsure if I should head to the emergency room for an X-ray, or wait for two to three weeks for an appointment with my regular doctor.
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As your pain is not resolved even after taking pain medications and ice compress frequently, I recommend you go for an X-ray of your foot in the anterior-posterior and lateral views to rule out a hairline fracture.
I also suggest you stop Ibuprofen as it may hamper the healing in case you have a fracture. You can resume it once you are cleared of a fracture.
As of now, I recommend you ice the injury, keep it compressed with a compression bandage and keep it raised to avoid swelling. Follow up after the X-ray.
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