Should a bruise be painful when you stand?!


Question:

Should a bruise be painful when you stand?

I broke my left foot a week ago. I went to the ER ASAP and was told it's a break, given crutches, and told to follow up. I went to the orthapedic surgeon and he said it's too swollen for a cast, stay off it, take painkillers and to follow up in 3 weeks.

The problem I have is the bruising/swelling is very painful and I'm wondering if that's normal. I have my leg elevated and as soon as I move it to get up it HURTS! Words cannot explain how it hurts and it feels like it's going to explode, like the bloods all rushing to it.
I've tried to get up slowly and lower my leg in increments but nothing helps the pressure!
Is this normal and how long will it take to go away?
Also can I start to apply heat to the bruise since it's been a week?
Any advice would be great!


Answers:

This is not unusual.
I would not apply heat at this time, as it will increase blood flow to the area, and that's part of the problem already.
Elevate the leg above the heart, apply ice in 20 min on/ 20 min off increment. If you can tolerate it, you can ace-wrap it snuggly to help push some of that fluid out.
You should be taking ibuprofen (like 600 mg. every 4 hrs.) or some kind of anti-inflammatory drug.
It'll get better




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