What causes throbbing pain in the foot?
Patient: my 54 year hold husband has a throbbing , dull pain on top of his right foot. there is some swelling and a red bump. he has soaked his foot in Johnson s Foot Soap , and that has not really helped. His foot feels better after resting, and wearing his shoes with looser laces. we have not tried icing the foot yet. Doctor: Hi,  In my opinion, redness, swelling with throbbing pain on top of the foot should be treated as infection, a boil or cellulitis.  Please get your blood counts and consult your GP for starting antibiotics if required.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel,  Orthopedic Surgeon