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QUESTION: Hello Dr, I'm a 40 yr old 5'11" 240 lb guy. Yesterday I kicked moderately and my bare foot felt like the toes and front portion of the foot bent back slightly. It was a little sore at first. Then after laying down on the coach, my foot felt like it was swelled up alot and I could barely walk. It feels sore in the middle inside of the foot, halfway between the ankle and the toes. It was throbbing pain and I seriously considered going to the Dr today for an Xray. It kept me up half the night because I couldn't get comfortable. Finally I got a few hours sleep and this morning, it is somewhat sore, but nothing like last night. I can walk with a slight limp, but not incapacitated like yesterday. I feel that once I lay down again tonight, it might do the same. Is it because of elevating the foot that it get's more sore? I don't think I broke anything, but I would know if I did right? No numbness, just a bit sore and limping. Thanks for your input Dr.

ANSWER: Hi Mike,

I would assume by now that your foot is feeling better.  With an injury like yours, I would see a podiatrist for an xray or possibly an MRI. There could be a foot fracture but even a soft tissue injury can be severe enough to warrant treatment.  So if you still have a problem please seek care.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
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QUESTION: Thanks Doc. Foot is 100% better now. Just that 1st night was very convincing that I did something to the foot. The next day it was almost all better and didn't swell again at night. Appreciate the response.

Answer
Glad to hear that all is well.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, FL
Advanced Podiatry
http://www.thetampapodiatrist.com
http://www.tampacryosurgery.com
http://katzpodiatristtampa.blogspot.com
http://painfoot.blogspot.com
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DISCLAIMER:
This information is offered as free advice and as general information. It may not be applicable to the specific questioner and his/her problem.  It is not based on actual knowledge of the questioner or his/her medical history and it cannot and should not be relied upon as definitive medical opinion or advice.  Reliable medical opinion and advice can only be obtained through hands-on physical contact and exam of the patient to establish an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.  No doctor/patient relationship is created or established here and may not be inferred through answers on this site.  The questioner and other readers must consult his/her own doctor before proceeding or implementing any suggestions contained within this document and answers on this site.  The questioner is only to act upon his/her own doctor抯 orders and recommendations. By reading this posting which follows, the reader fully understands and confirms that he/she holds harmless this writer. If this is not fully agreeable to you, the reader, and/or you have not attained the age of 18 years, you hereby are advised to read no further.