Pain top of foot
by Julie
Hi, I just recently went on a trip and drove for many constant hours two days in a row. The day that I got home my right foot was sore and tender when walking. The next day however I hardly can walk on it and it is very painful. I did go into the ER and they did an xray. No sign of a break. My foot however on the third day is just as bad if not worse. Looking at the foot there is mild swelling but not much. To explain exactly where the pain is if you were to look down on the top of the foot the pain is in the middle of the foot diagonal from the big toe. What could possibly be wrong with my foot? Should I be concerned? How can I treat it? Thank you for your time and help Sincerely Julie Hi Julie, Since there is no fracture (which I would not have expected anyway), more than likely you have tendonitis of the tendons on the top part of your foot from holding your foot in a certain position for so long while driving. I would apply moist heat and take anti-inflammatory medication for 10-14 days (if you are allowed to take that type of medication) and the pain should subside and eventually resolve. Also, restrain from excessive walking and athletics over the next two weeks. Marc Mitnick DPM
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