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I dropped a can on my foot 4 days ago. Now it is swollen and hurts to walk what can I do

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charlene68153
charlene68153

I dropped a can on my foot 4 days ago. Now it is swollen and hurts to walk what can I do

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  • txdap
    txdap charlene68153

    Posted

    Hi Charlene,

    Try resting and elevating your foot also use ice to help relieve swelling. Aleve is a good antiinflammatory medicine use it as needed.

    Hope that you get to feeling better...

    txdap

  • devsmom
    devsmom charlene68153

    Posted

    I totally agree with reply #1.

    The RICE protocal:  Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate

    Get some ice cubes and put them into a plastic zip lock bag.  Sit or lay down (in a recliner if you have one.)  Wrap your foot gently in an ace bandage and raise your foot (above your heart if possible).  Put the ice pack on your foot for about 10 minutes then off for 10, repeat, repeat............aspirn, advil, aleve, what ever kind of over the counter pain reliever you have will also help. 

  • ann53853
    ann53853 charlene68153

    Posted

    Hi Charlene! That must have really hurt! If I were you, I would see a doctor and get your foot checked out. In the meantime you could ice it. I hope it is nothing more than a sprain and you will be better in no time.
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