When to seek medical advice
Get emergency medical care or see your doctor as soon as possible if:
- You have had an acute traumatic injury that caused bleeding, deformity, or exposed tissue or bone
- You are unable to put any weight on your foot
- You have severe pain or swelling
- You have signs or symptoms of infection, such as redness, fever, warmth and tenderness in the affected area
Schedule an office visit if:
- You have swelling that doesn't improve after a few days of home treatment
- You have minor pain that doesn't go away after several weeks
- You have burning pain, numbness or tingling, particularly involving most or all of the bottom of your foot