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I kicked the bottom of my car door. it hurt when it happened not as much anymore. the top of my foot is starting to swell and bruise. is it fractured?

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An xray: Would help determine that.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Fractured?: A fracture could be a possibility. Although right at the top of your foot there are structures that include blood vessels tendons and nerves. If a blood vessel or tendon was injured you could also see bruising. Consult your podiatrist.

Dr Holland agreed

Answered 5/22/2015

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