Should I go to the doctor? I don't know if my foot is broken.?!
Question:
Should I go to the doctor? I don't know if my foot is broken.?
I rolled my foot outward yesterday and the pain has gotten worse over time. It's been over 12 hours with no bruising, but significant pain. I don't have health insurance, but need my foot to take care of my little ones. I did some research online and found the pain is on or near the fifth metatarsal. Please help. Thanks.
Answers:
It wouldn't hurt to get an x-ray to make sure that it's not broken, but you may want to get a brace to see if it would help with the pain...so that you don't have to go to the doctor. I would try ice and ibuprofen, and see if you can get it feeling better- it does sound more like a sprain than a break though.