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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.

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

Sharp pain on the outside of my right foot

Recently when I have been runnning I am getting a sharp pain in my foot. It's on the outside of the right foot. Sometimes the pain goes up to my ankle. Yet this pain doesn't happen all the time. I ran last Friday, didn't bother me running but then I got the pain in the middle of the day. Run a...

by User avatar lickitysplit

What might be causing me outside of foot pain?

Hello All, It seems like outside of the foot pain is a pretty common complaint. I recently ran my first marathon...very slowly, but I finished so that is good. I am a 28 year old male, in decent shape. I trained fairly well for the marathon, but probably not as well as some. Two weeks before the...

by User avatar CH4RL13

What does Injury of Sciatica nerve mean?

I have been experiencing some problems lately. Sometimes I feel weakness in the leg muscle and pain in the thigh. The problem was getting worse so I went to see my doctor. I was diagnosed with injury of Sciatica nerve. I would appreciate if you can explain to me what it is.

by User avatar yehudit

Pain in the foot after running?

Answered by a doctor

i was finishing my run last thursday when i started to feel pain in my right, outer (on the side) foot, about midway between the little toe and ankle. I finished my run and afterwards it felt OK But as the day went on, it came back, got worse and by bedtime my whole foot hurt and i could...

by User avatar prohemp