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Please review my foot X-ray; a bus ran over it.
Query: Hello doctor, I am not able to walk properly since a bus ran over my foot. Please help. I am attaching an x-ray of the foot. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity) seems to be fine, but it is not clear. So, consult a traumatologist or radiologist with a clear picture. And your medical history lacks complete information. However, limp after a trauma could be caused by dislo... Read Full »
After a car accident, I have dire pain in my foot and hand. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a car accident a few years ago and my left hand side was affected and swollen. Four years later I have pins under my foot which are sore especially when it is cold and my left hand is also in dire pain. I went to the clinic twice and was injected on my left foot but nothing chan... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Based on what you have described, there could be various factors contributing to your symptoms, such as nerve damage, residual effects from the car accident, or even unrelated issues. In the meantime, you could try so... Read Full »
My 15-year-old daughter has foot pain after an injury. Kindly guide.
Query: Hi doctor, I am reaching out on behalf of my 15-year-old daughter, who sustained a foot injury approximately two weeks ago. Her first symptom was pain. The pain occurs when she bears weight, engages in exercise, and even when lying down. It appears that the injury that initiated this pain happened... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.I understand your concern. As I can gather from your query, your daughter experienced an injury two weeks ago, and no immobilization was done at that time. Now she is in pain. In my opinion, she should use something that immobilizes her... Read Full »
How to relieve foot pain due to flat foot?
Query: Hello doctor, I have foot pain and I suffer from flat foot. Pain is mainly located at the lateral and medial side of the heel. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Flat foot is a very common condition and causes pain due to stretching of tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues of the feet. I guess an x-ray must have already been done for you. Just make sure that apart from the flat foot you do not have any other associated conditi... Read Full »
I have intense pain in my right foot. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old and for the last two to three days I have had pain in my right foot when I put weight on it. The exact area is called the shoulder of the foot where the toe lies. I think it can be as I have been playing with my dog, running up the stairs and then jumping down backwar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You now have exclusive access to an expert's medical opinion. I read your query. I think you either have metatarsalgia which is inflammation of the ball of the toes or it can be a bunion which is a bony bump at the base of the toe. As you have presented... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18-year-old and a dancer. I was leaping and accidentally hit my foot hard on another person. My foot hurt to the touch, and when pressure was applied, it bruised and was swollen. I can put weight on it but not without pain. A couple of years ago, I fractured my fourth and fifth m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I hope it is not a fracture since there is a history of fracture at the same spot several years back. Since you have pain while weight bearing it requires an X-ray to properly diagnose if there are any fissures... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have a history of intense pain when pressure is applied to my foot. Additionally, I have previously suffered from a broken toe. Today, a few hours ago, I had a significant fall on my ankle, resulting in noticeable soreness and a slight bruise. Walking is currently painful. I would lik... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Yes, based on your symptoms, it does appear to be an ankle sprain. I recommend you to take X-rays to rule out any fractures or significant damage. In the meantime, you can follow these measures: Keep the ankle elevated as much as possib... Read Full »
What can be done for foot pain while moving feet to left, upward and back?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had foot pain while moving my feet to the left and upwards or back since last night. A similarly uncomfortable feeling started to happen to me before some time (like sudden foot muscle or vein cramps or pain while standing up from sitting). Before, when I was awake and just when... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to ask some questions regarding your condition. What work do you do? Do you stand a lot of time? Is there any recent history of bed rest? What medicines are you taking nowadays? Do you smoke? Swelling in the foot or leg, pain on movement and pressure may be due t... Read Full »
I have ankle pain while sitting cross-legged or stretching. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I fell while skiing, and since the following week, I am having pain in the inside of my ankle when I cross it over my body and lean forward (stretching), or if I cross it under me and sit on that foot. It does not hurt to walk or rotate my ankle. Also, I have no swelling. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Falling from skiing usually causes a grade 1 to 2 sprain of ankle ligaments and usually affects the inside of the ankles. Bony injury is less likely in your case. You may have twisted the ankle causing the ligaments to... Read Full »
I have pain and soreness in the foot due to running. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 31-year-old male. I weight around 160 pounds and my height s 6 feet 5 inches. I have a problem with my left foot. It came on after several months of aggressive training for road races (running). I took off several weeks entirely from running, and the condition has improved, but now,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi.Welcome to icliniq.I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.There are subtle differences in how people walk, run, heel strike, and forefoot strike. Usually, one goes unnoticed. Do not stress yourself to uncover the dif... Read Full »