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Injuries, Fractures and Burns

This forum is dedicated to the wide range of injuries, fractures and burns people can encounter — surface, penetrating, electrical, inhalation injuries, bons and skull fractures, and burns and scalds. Ask questions, look for information, and talk about symptoms and treatment.

What is causing me pain just above my heel?

I have been experiencing trouble with my ankle. I feel pain just above my heel. I thought that it would pass but it didn’t. I was forced to ease up on my workouts but the pain was still there. I am not sure what it was. I stopped working out and the pain subsided but yesterday I started again...

by User avatar durand

Lateral foot pain, what could be the cause?

I am preparing for a half-marathon in about 2 1/2 weeks. I've been gradually upping my milage over the last 2 months. Last week, my long run was 10 miles, this week, 12. Following my run this week, I felt fine for about 10 hours, then developed gradually increasing discomfort over the lateral...

by User avatar tomk1405

What are your experiences with achillies tendonitis surgery?

Answered by a doctor

Hi , just wanted some advice on this surgery, i'll give a brief rundown on my problem , i've had achillies tendonitis in both ankles for about 5 yrs, my right ankle has now become very mis shappen due to the amount of calcification thats built up , surgeon said he will have to detatch the tendon off...

by User avatar galax

chest pain from injury, should I go to the doctor?

Answered by a doctor

So a week ago me and a few buddies were wrestling around when I took a knee to my right hand side of my chest. I had no real pain for 2 days but around the 3rd day I started to have a slight ache when breathing and slight ache when putting heavy weight on that arm. I assumed I was just...

by User avatar Guest

How long do i need to wait for a twisted ankle to heal?

I ran on my twisted ankle on saturday much to my body's dismay. It was painful. How long does it usually take to wait it out before you just go ahead and run on it? And how much pain do you endure?

by User avatar shelee

How to deal with a pulled hamstring?

I like to cycle. Biking is my top hobby. In fact it became more than just a hobby. I started to compete and even won two competitions. It gave me the incentive to train even harder. However I pulled a hamstring and now I can forget about competing for a while. What do you suggest I do?

by User avatar nefen

Knee pain after sitting for prolonged time, what could be causing it?

I have been having some problems with my knees. I feel knee tenderness and pain especially after sitting for prolonged time. Also the pain worsens when I use stairs or get out of a chair. Also, I sometimes feel grating or grinding sensation when I extend my knees. I am worried. What do you think is...

by User avatar anton

What are your experiences with metatarsalgia?

I was wondering if anyone knew much about metatarsalgia. The ball of my left foot feels like it is bruised, and is swollen. I am fairly certain that is metatarsalgia. I am icing it, and soaking my foot in hot water. All I can think about is 'how long will it be till i can run again?!' hehe. well,...

by User avatar beanie

What do you think could be wrong with my foot if it isn't a stress fracture?

This Sunday when I was about seven miles into my run my foot started hurting. It wasn't a gradual increase in pain, it was sudden. I had to walk the next mile home, and was in a lot of pain. The next day it still hurt really bad, so I went to the doctor. They x-rayed it there, and didn't see...

by User avatar 5k

electro muscle stimulation after injury?

I sustained a big injury. I was unable to move my legs for a long time. My spine is OK but I have to fight the atrophy of my legs. I am home now and doctors say that I will be OK but it will take me a long time before I could walk and run normally. What do you think about electro muscle stimulation...

by User avatar durant