Foot Swelling

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I have a 40 male with swelling of pad of the left foot with numbness &

swelling of the 3 middle toes.No pain except with pressure. He has had

this for about 6 months. Seemed to start after twisting ankle which was

quite swollen & hard below & behind medial malleous. X-ray negative,

has had 2-3 cortisone shots and ultrasound tx. Heat & ice both feel

good on ankle however heat seems to cause swelling to increase. Foot is

not red and doesn't feel hot. Recently lump below malleous seems to be

getting softer. Patient has a bludging disc at L4-5 on rt side and

takes anti-inflamatory drugs for it every day. MD thinks blockage in

nerve, circulation near malleous. Tongue: white coat thicker toward

back, sides sl red pulse is wiry,rapid inch & bar weak both cubit.

Patient has flat feet and walking aggrevates this. He has loose stools

on a daily basis. Drinks coffee, beer daily & smokes. My dx Qi & Blood

stasis with Damp accumulation (Sp xu due to dietary habits). Any ideas?

To guide herbs to ankle to people use mua gua or niu xi? thanks Steve