Self-care Self-care Rest the foot as much as possible. Avoid activities that worsen pain. Ice the area up to 20 minutes several times a day. Pain medicines available without a prescription may help.
Self-care Rest the foot as much as possible. Avoid activities that worsen pain. Ice the area up to 20 minutes several times a day. Pain medicines available without a prescription may help.
When to seek immediate medical care When to seek immediate medical care See a healthcare professional immediately for: Serious pain or swelling. An open wound or obvious deformity. Signs of infection, such as fever. Trouble walking or putting weight on the foot. A wound that isn't healing.
When to seek immediate medical care See a healthcare professional immediately for: Serious pain or swelling. An open wound or obvious deformity. Signs of infection, such as fever. Trouble walking or putting weight on the foot. A wound that isn't healing.
When to make a doctor's appointment When to make a doctor's appointment Make an appointment to see a healthcare professional if: Swelling doesn't improve in 2 to 5 days. Pain doesn’t stop or worsens. Pain makes it hard to work or do daily tasks. There is numbness, burning or tingling in the foot.
When to make a doctor's appointment Make an appointment to see a healthcare professional if: Swelling doesn't improve in 2 to 5 days. Pain doesn’t stop or worsens. Pain makes it hard to work or do daily tasks. There is numbness, burning or tingling in the foot.