I am a healthy 65 year old woman on no medications. Last Thursday afternoon my right foot started to hurt on the outside, as if I had a blister. That side of my foot is swollen, but I can still walk and put my weight on it. Three days later it is still swollen and the swollen area is hard. Is there a possibility I could have broken a small bone ( I have no recollection or twisting it or feeling an immediate pain) and should I get an xray or see a physician or just wait and see if it gets worse?
Hithank-you for providing the brief history of you. As you are 65 years old, there will be some degenerative changes in the body and occurring swelling without any of the particular injury it needs a clinical examination. As due to the weak cardiac output and venous pull there will be a cause of swelling in the feet. Also trying some simple hot water fermentation and raising the leg on pillow should help reduce the swelling. Trying out ankle toe movements will even help further to reduce the swelling and strengthen the muscles. In my clinical practice most cases are referred to physical therapy and almost 99% of them respond well. Regards Jay In Chat Doctor.