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Ice or heat for swollen bruise on sole of my feet?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

For a bruise: Start with ice, 20 min on/off alternating. After a day or two, then can switch to heat if needed. If this continues to hurt or does not improve, see a physician as there are many structures that can be injured by trauma to the bottom of the foot. Hope that helps!

Answered 12/29/2016

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