What are the signs and symptoms of a broken foot?
If you have had a sudden impact injury to your foot, you may question whether it is truly broken. Some people have a “tough it out” kind of attitude which may not be the best course of action for your foot health long term.
Dr. Jeff Bowman, foot specialist in Houston, TX has treated many patients who came in with a broken foot after hobbling on it for too long. There are some common signs and symptoms of a broken bone to watch out for after you have had an injury. Pay close attention and make sure to have your injury evaluated at our office if you have any of the following:
• Pain
• Bruising
• Tenderness
• Swelling
• Immobility and difficulty bearing weight
• Deformity
• Your foot is blue, cold or numb
The symptoms of a sprain parallel that of an actual break so it is important to pay attention to the level of pain and swelling. If your pain continues to worsen and interferes with walking or daily tasks, the injury needs to be looked at. You can walk on a broken foot and a break that is left untreated could lead to chronic problems.
Contact Houston Foot Specialists today if you are concerned about a possible broken bone in your foot. The right treatment applied quickly will get you back on your feet sooner! Call (713) 467-8886 to make an appointment today.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Bruising on Feet
Bruises can look alarming as the broken blood vessels cause blood to leak into surrounding tissues making your skin turn a black and blue color. As it heals the bruise can turn purple, red, blue, green and yellow. While often tender to the touch, most bruises are not anything to be concerned about and will heal on their own within a couple of weeks.
Houston, TX foot specialist, Dr. Jeff Bowman regularly treats foot and ankle injuries that have resulted in bruising. Bruises on the ball of your foot could indicate broken or bruised sesamoid bones or metatarsal bones. Swelling, soreness and bruising often accompany an injury but diligent home treatment can often speed up the healing process. Resting the bruised foot and icing will be important. The faster you are able to elevate and compress the injury with a cold pack or ice, the quicker you will be able to reduce pain and inflammation.
If you notice severe bruising, pain and swelling immediately after an injury, it may be an indication that there is a serious problem. Don’t wait to seek help (Dr. Bowman sees same day emergencies). It will be important to diagnose what has happened as soon as possible so appropriate treatment can be started. Any foot pain or injury that is ignored or left untreated could lead to very serious complications, especially if you have diabetes.
If you are noticing any bruises that you can’t explain or have bruising that is painful and not healing properly, please call us today. You can make a quick and easy appointment with Dr. Bowman by calling (713) 467-8886 or visit www.houstonfootspecialists.com for more information.
©2013 Jeff Bowman., All Rights Reserved
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