How to reduce swelling in the forefoot

The cause of swollen forefoot may be trauma, gout, plantar fasciitis, etc. General treatment, medication, physical therapy or surgery should be chosen according to the specific situation. 1. Trauma: When the forefoot is damaged by external force, it may lead to soft tissue injury, fracture and other conditions. It is recommended to reduce activities, rest more, can be used under the guidance of the doctor diclofenac sodium and other anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain, fracture is serious, the need for incision repair and fixation and other surgical procedures. 2. Gout: High uric acid level in the body, leading to uric acid crystallization and deposition in the joints, may cause pain and swelling in the forefoot. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac sodium and other uric acid-lowering drugs such as febuxostat can be used under the guidance of a doctor. When the situation seriously affects your life, you may choose to undergo surgery to remove the gout stone. 3. Plantar fasciitis: Standing for a long time may lead to aseptic inflammation of the plantar fascia, resulting in swelling of the forefoot. Usually, you should pay attention to rest, and can use hot compresses and other physical therapy methods to relieve the symptoms. If the symptoms are severe, you can use diclofenac sodium diethylamide latex, piroxicam and other drugs under the guidance of a doctor, or use betamethasone and other closed treatment. Bone spurs may also lead to swelling of the forefoot, when the symptoms of swollen forefoot, patients should go to the hospital in time to identify the cause, symptomatic treatment.