My instep is swollen and painful. There is a big swollen spot on instep and foot is starting to swell.?
105027
If you haven't changed your shoes anytime recently (which might account for this discomfort) it's possible you're having an allergic reaction.  Since it seems to be localized to your instep, it's possible you've been bitten or stung by something.  Monitor the swelling, make sure it doesn't spread.  If it does, take an antihistamine (benadryl).\n\nChances are this is a bite of some kind if you haven't experienced an injury in this area.  Keep an eye on it and see the doctor, he/she may be able to give you something for it.
1158148
Well your best bet is to try and find it and remove it, mostly because there is always a chance of infection.  However if you can't find it and its not really bothering you and its a relitively small piece it should be ok for now.  Your body will probably actually work it out after a while, much like it does a sliver.  But if its a bigger piece, becomes painful, red or swollen you need to hobble yourself down to the doctor's office as fast as your other foot can carry you!
371963
You're either looking at an improper fit or a breaking in period. Try wearing socks for a while to ease the blister pain. When not wearing boots, allow the blisters to dry out and heal. Ocean water is great for drying out blisters and helping them heal quicker.
1131657
Maybe the shoes you are wearing are not giving you proper support.  Try insoles with arch support, or go see a podiatrist.
512559
Crystal, get to a doctor as soon as possible.  This sounds like it could be the start of nerve damage in your foot.  We diabetics have to be on the lookout for numbness or tingling in the extremities---they can be signs of problems with our sugar levels.  Are you following a sensible diet, exercising and checking your sugar regularly?  Let me know, if you would, how the doctor's visit goes---just post some details.  Good luck!
822393
I found this in the internet.\n---------\nSevere rear foot pain that accompanies the first step out of bed in the morning is a sign of plantar fasciitis, a foot condition often accompanied by a heel spur. A heel spur occurs when a calcium deposit forms on the heel bone, causing a bony protrusion.\n\nThe heel bone is the largest bone in the foot, and absorbs the greatest amount of shock and pressure from walking, running and other activities. The bone is connected to the forefoot by the plantar fascia, a broad band of fibrous tissue located along the bottom surface of the foot.\n\nWhen the plantar fascia is stretched and pulls away from the heel, usually the result of over-pronation (flat feet), calcium deposits can form to fill in the gap, causing heel spurs. People with unusually high arches can develop the problem, and women have a significantly higher incidence of heel spurs than men because of the types of footwear they often wear, including high heels. Dancers or athletes who stretch the plantar fascia on a regular basis are also at risk.\n\nAccording to Dr. Suzanne Belyea, D.P.M., Medical Director of Foot.com, heel spurs themselves do not cause the severe pain. "When people have an over-stretched plantar fascia, it tightens up at night. The first step out of bed pulls it away from the insertion site, and the resulting inflammation of the plantar fascia is what causes the pain. Heel spurs are often present with this condition, but not always."\n\nStudies have shown that the size of the heel spur does not affect the level of pain, and that treating the inflammation related to the plantar fascia should allow the patient to live pain-free with a heel spur.\n\nThe key to treating the inflammation is determining the cause of the excessive stretching of the plantar fascia. When the cause is over-pronation, an orthotic with rearfoot posting and longitudinal arch support can effectively reduce the problem and allow the condition to heal.\n\nOther common treatments include foot stretching exercises, especially first thing in the morning before that first step is taken, weight loss, wearing shoes that have a cushioned heel to absorb shock, and elevating the heel with the use of a heel cradle, heel cup, or orthotic
606033
Sounds like shin splints.  You probably don't need to go to the doctor.  You should stay off your feet awhile, and use a cortisone cream on them.  Take an anti-inflammatory med, unless you have any medical condition which would make that unwise.  If they don't feel better with 3-4 days of relative ease, go to the doctor.  \nIf you're going to play softball and tennis regularly, make sure you're wearing good shoes that are designed for those specific uses, and stretch beforehand.
46546
First see a doctor and find out what the problem is.  To help soak your feet in warm water...invest in a foot bath that vibrates.  Then put on some snug warm socks.
998977
There are lots of reasons people get swelling in their feet, most commonly because of heart conditions that lead to a weak heart that is not able to pump blood out of your legs, so you end up with pooling blood in your viens (venous stasis). But that does not happen quickly. If this is something that happened with in a short period of time, I would guess that it is an allergic reaction to something. Being that it is in both feet, it's obviously not a bite on one foot. Could be something you ate or walked in. I would elevate your feet for a while and see if the swelling goes down. If not, then talk to your doctor. If it gets worse, or you see any visual changes in your legs like streaking or redness, go to an urgent care.
803409
Since you have two children to take care of you should enlist the help of anyone competent enough to help you with them.  You alone could use some of that help just to keep you off your foot.  Ouch!!!  Elevate your foot to help with the swelling.  Take Extra Strength Tylenol when you need more pain relief than what the doctor gave you, with his permission of coarse, and allow time to do what it needs to do to heal your foot.  Ibueprofin is good for relieving swelling, but it can be very hard on your stomach lining especially if you already have any kind of trouble with your stomach.  Make sure you take it with some food.  Lots of water helps every process of the body on the cellular level, but be sure you are close enough to your bathroom so that you don't have to do much walking.  Get on line and look up the GNC  or other nutritional stores to see what is available.  They could even send you products in overnight mail.  It sounds like the best thing for you though is to enlist the help of the kids for whatever they are big enough to do for you and themselves.  It is a good chance for them to learn how to pull together as a family in times of need.  If they are too small though then that obviously won't help much.  Also, if money is an issue, in our area we can call the local county Health and Human Resources Center and ask for temporary assistance.  This could mean someone coming in to help you with yourself and/or the kids.  Some states and counties are stricter than other but it couldn't hurt to look into it.  If money isn't an issue, then try hiring a temporary "nanny" or house nurse.  Hope this gives you some ideas.  Feel better soon.  I would help you myself if I could.  Good Luck!
1117052
It sounds like athletes feet. But no matter what it is go buy a gallon jug of Apple Cider Vinegar it's about $3.00 pour it all in a tub soak your feet for as long as you can sit there everyday till it goes away a day or two should do it . Vinegar cures a lot of things. Don't add water pure vinegar. NO ONE else answered your ? I was only trying to help I did say no matter what you have the vinegar will cure it.ASK YOUR DOCTOR
882917
You could be getting an infection from a bug bite or scratch- if the redness or swelling starts to travel up your leg go to the ER.  If not, you can probably wait until tomorrow- then call your doctor in the morning- tell his nurse what is going on and go from there.  He may just call in an antibiotic cream to the pharmacy for you to pick up or he may want to see you.\n\nI did not read your question right when I answered a minute ago-- if you cannot move your ankle and it is red, warm and swollen, you need to go to the urgent care or er now- you may have a septic joint... better to get it checked out- sorry.\n\nIf the redness and swelling is around the bite only- that is normal- it is just the body's natural reaction... put some triple antibiotic ointment on it- thanks for clarifying.
303368
Do you have athelete's foot (foot fungus)? It sounds like it may be that. Perhaps you need an antifungal cream. Consult your doctor.
318414
I say you should go to a doctor and i agree with that guy that you should take an x-ray of your foot;and sister....I know how much it must be paining coz these sort of incidents were also experienced by me.Once a whole tire came on my foot and my whole right thigh was bleeding but it wasn`t a fracture coz my father pushed me due to which his hand got fractured and once i got ingured by the sharp edge of a sofa and guess what,not only my skin got peeled of but a piece of wood from the sofa broke as well it was 5 years ago but the skin did not grow there and the mark is still there.Hope you don`t get injured like me(sob).sorry for such a long answer!
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Swelling is caused by fluid buildup in the tissues. Gravity pulls the fluids to your feet and ankles, causing them to swell. \n\nSwelling can be caused by a serious condition of the kidney, heart, liver or blood vessels. Some other causes of swelling are:\n\nEating a poor diet high in salt and carbohydrates \nTaking birth control or hormone replacement therapy pills \nPregnancy \nPMS \nSodium retention \nMuscle injury \nVaricose veins \nHistory of phlebitis \nAllergic reactions \nPreeclampsia \nNeuromuscular disorders \nTrauma \nLaxative abuse \nDiuretics abuse \nDrug abuse \nTreatment will depend on the cause of the swelling. One of the first treatment options is to elevate the legs above the level of the heart. Anti-inflammatory medicine can also help reduce swelling. \n\nOther treatment options are \n\nLeg wedges to elevate the feet while sleeping. \nSupport socks and stocking \nSupport socks and stockings come in various gradients depending on the pressure needed, and various lengths depending on the level of the edema. \nProper fitting shoes and socks. \nTips to Reduce Swelling\nCut back on salt \nSalt contributes to fluid retention. \nDrink plenty of water. \nPut your feet up \nLying on your back, rest your feet at least 12 inches above the level of your heart for 10 to 15 minutes, three or four times a day. \nDo not abuse laxatives \nUse support stockings \nRoll these on in the morning to promote circulation and limit gravitation movement of fluids. Most medical supply or drug stores carry these. \nExercise regularly \nRegular exercise improves circulation. \nAvoid standing in place for long period of time. \nLose excess weight \nExcess weight slows circulation of body fluids and puts extra pressure on your veins. \nIncrease muscle activity with walking. \nAvoid long periods of sitting \nEvery one or two hours, get up and walk. \nReview your medication with your doctors \nCertain drugs, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories and calcium channel blockers, can contribute to swelling. \nComplications of Swelling?\nExcess swelling can cause skin ulcerations.
514800
You seem to be experiencing pressure from either wearing the wrong shoes, which are to tight or you may need to see your physician. You could be an undiagnosed diabetic. If the problem is severe enough to ask questions in this format, it would be beneficial to check with a health care provider about it. Either way, you should have the problem checked out before you have more severe problems develop.
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sounds like you have a heel spur. I would go see a foot specialist and see what they have to say. good luck