Today I fell down in school and landed on my heel. It hurts to walk on it fully and I have a lump on the side of my foot. The weird thing about this injury or whatever it is is that i am walking on the side the lump is to avoid to the pain, does it need rest or do I just need to see a doctor
Hello dear, The lump formation after injury is due to accumulation of fluid & blood, and it is called Hematoma. The blood cells accumulated are eventually broken down and absorbed in the body. But this is a slow process & takes times to disappear completely. Till that time, symptomatic relief is obtained by analgesics, ice compression & adequate rest. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult an Orthopedic for proper clinical examination.X-ray of the ankle joint will be helpful to rule out any fracture or other pathological causes. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.