10 Causes of Swollen Feet
Cause #6: Trauma or Injury
If there is a fairly significant injury or trauma in the foot or its surrounding areas, it can lead to a swollen foot. A sprained or fractured ankle can cause swelling and bruising as the structures that help stabilize the ankle joint are torn or stretched.
In an injury that does not require medical treatment, the general rules of management are rest (reduce or avoid activity on the affected foot), ice (use cold packs on the affected area to reduce swelling and pain), compression (compression bandages help to stop the skin from stretching therefore reducing the amount of swelling), and elevation (promote blood flow back to the heart). This management is commonly known as RICE. If you do not see improvements or experience worsening symptoms such as pain or fever, seek medical attention.
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