Sign in

or Register now

MyRACentral.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Monday, November, 23, 2009
  • Font size
Receive a FREE Osteoarthritis of the knee pamphlet.  Start here.

can you damage the balls of your feet from jumping off a height?

kate
05/26/08
kate
Topics:injury

a friend jumped off his garage last night and now cant walk, he says the balls of his feet really hurt, is it a bigger problem or is it just bruised? and what can he do to help.

Answer This
Answers (1)
Hollybgroovin
Hollybgroovin
Close
Hollybgroovin is in the worst pain of her life

I have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Monday, May 26, 2008

That is very dangerous as you probably already know.  The answer to your question is that it could be both.  It may be bruised, but if he jumped off his garage he definitely needs to get it checked out and fast.  The problem is that you have many, many small joints in the ball of your foot that can easily be damaged.  And if you go with damaged joints without getting treatment for it, it can cause deformities, sometimes severe deformities, and pain for the rest of your life.  He should definitely go see a doctor and get his feet xrayed, the doctor can make a better diagnosis from there.  Good luck and best wishes!

Answer This

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

View all questions (1951) >

Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of The HealthCentral Network. The HealthCentral Network does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.

  • Font size
  • Bookmark
  • Save