my 2 year old son sprained his foot last summer,should he still be having problems with it?
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No, he shouldn't.  You need to bring him in to see your family physician.\n\nThe docter will want to x-ray his foot.  If he can't make a diagnosis from that, he will more than likely want to run some tests \n\nIt is also possible that he could have a condition that caused him to sprain his anke in the first place.\n\nOn the brighter side, his being only 2 (the terrible 2 stage), that he could just be aggrevating it over and over so as not to allow it to heal.\n\nTwo year olds are hard to keep still but he definitely needs to see a docter and have it checked out just the same.\n\nI wouldn't want to see him end up with permanant dammage to his foot.\n\nGood Luck and don't worry but do take action.
1070454
go to a foot doctor he will dig it out ive had this done he numbs it n it aint that bad i had mine frozen n that didnt work for me either\nhave a great day
970460
Hi well i actually done the same thing about 7 years ago while holding my daughter.I tore the lateral main ligament straight off my ankle.I was in a cast for 6 wks,came out that didnt help.Had physio for 3 mths thats didnt help.My foot was still giving away a lot by now so i was put on the waiting list for a operation.It involved stapling the main ligament bck on to my lateral side off my ankle,a cast for 6 wks,physio after.7 years on i dodnt really have no problems at all with my ankle,i get some aching in that area thats all.The consultant may want to do some sort off operation on your foot,as once you have torn your ligaments and you ankle is giving away the only option is a operation,i went through it all and nothing helped part from surgery.Good Luck anyway.
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depends on the cause but the fact the leg is regaining movement and the shoulder has some movement too is very hopeful.  childrens neurones have the ability to rewire them selves so u must continue exercises that should have been given to u at time of diagnosis.  keep up the muscle tone and prevent hypertonia (spasms) or hypotonia (floppy)this can be achieved by useing correctly fitted splints especially on the wrists. if the muscles spasms it is very hard to correct so is very important.  secondly the childs mental state about the condition is critical, maybe short term anti depressents will be required, but aim to keep up motivation about what child can do, not what they cant. get child into normal life asap.
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A sprained ankle happens when the ligaments have been damaged by the joint being twisted.\n\nWhen you twist your foot or ankle, it usually twists inwards damaging the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. Outward twists damaging the inside ligaments are rare.\n\nThe majority of cases are sports injuries but a sprained ankle can also happen in everyday life.\n     Injuries of this kind should receive first aid treatment following the RICE principle, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Cooling the injury as fast as possible will reduce the swelling and pain.\n\n\nRest\n\nThe injured foot must be rested for the first 24 to 48 hours to prevent any further injury.\n\n\nIce\n\nThe damaged area must be cooled by using an icepack or a packet of frozen peas. The ice must never have direct contact with the skin or the patient could get frostbite. A cloth should be placed between the ice and the skin. Ice can be laid on the affected area for up to 20 minutes every hour, but for no longer than three hours in all. Ice treatment has been known to be effective for up to 24 hours after the injury occurred.\n\n\nCompression\n\nThe compression must be firm but not too tight. It must not be allowed to affect the blood circulation. An elasticated bandage from the toes to the middle of the lower leg would be ideal.\n\n\nElevation\n\nThe foot must be elevated above heart level. It is most comfortable to lie down and elevate the limb with a few pillows. If you are sitting down, the legs can be raised on a chair or a table. This elevation should be maintained for a few days.
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A sprain you can wrap and will heal on its own, a fracture needs to be set.  I thought I sprained my ankle last year and after 6 weeks of it only getting worse, went to the doctor, had an MRI, and found that I fracture my ankle bone and would never heal on its own.  I was in a hard cast, then walking cast, then physical therapy for about 4 months total.  If I had gone to the doctor sooner, I could have cut the hard cast out and my healing time in half.
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Its a hernia get him to the hospital NOW! My son had this too. He nearly died cos it nearly strangulated. At least get him checked.\n\nIf need be get him to a different hospital and get him checked for a hernia. Tell them it keeps coming and going thats what hernias do.
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Just continue to keep it elevated and ice it.  I know it's hard to do with a three year old they wait for no one.  I had surgery on my leg with a baby in tow as well. As long as you don't run a fever or feel any other additional pains etc. You should be fine, sometimes you will swell up a few days after but by tomorrow it should go down. If not, then call your doctor again and insist you need to be seen if they take it lightly.   You can barely move your fingers from the swelling so that's not too unusual but again if it worsens and you just don't feel it's right, insist on seeing the doctor. Good luck and fast healing!
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I coach kids this age.  The biggest thing is to make sure that they are wearing all of their equipment properly. That, and to make sure that in contact drills the coaches match the kids appropriately, which they should do anyway.  Major injuries at that age are really rare.  I think a sprained knee was the worst we had all season last year.
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If your baby isn't screaming or tugging at his ear now he is probably fine. It is scary for any child to have something unfamiliar and uncomfortable done to them. If your son has an ear infection it could be that it was painful due to inflammation as well as wax buildup. Keep an eye on the ear to make sure it doesn't turn bright red or have pus or blood oozing out of it. I would suggest washing out the inside of his ear with a warm washcloth to decrease wax buildup in the future. \nGood Luck...my daughter used to have the same problem it is so hard to see them hurt!
668766
Everything depends on how you injured your foot and how severe it was...How long ago? What treatment have you sought? If it's severe enough and painful enough I would suggest a visit to an orthopod.  Good luck!
744531
all i can offer is to put some antiseptic cream or dissolved salt in water on it and cover it with a strong bandage... it will heal itself... maybe get permission to wear open backed shoes for a few days.\nhope that helps... its just one of those things we cant do anything about
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It's probably broken, or at least really sprained. My sister did the same thing. Best thing you can do is go to the doctor. If left uncared for too long, it can get worse. They'll know what to do. Broken fingers and toes are actually a pretty easy fix. Good luck! And be more careful :-)
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it's hard to tell, I broke a bone on the side of my foot 4 years ago and had a cast for about a month and a half and was on crutches the entire time.  The bone never healed properly but it doesn't really bother me now.  I guess it all depends on how bad the break was and what doctors tell you!\nGood luck!
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I can tell you are already worried. Yes get him to a doctor. Babies are pretty resilient, but you don't want to mess around with this. He could have a blood clot or something if he ruptured any blood vessels when he fell. Better to be safe than sorry later. Nobody will fault you for taking him to the doctor, and little ones that age fall over often when trying to crawl or sit-up. Don't worry that anyone will think you were beating your baby. Just get him to a doctor.
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Absolutely not, his foot is fractured
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Yes its shin splints. I had it when I was younger and it is very common. Arch supports are the most likely remedy. Talk to your doctor, or go to thegoodfeetstore.com