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A member asked:

Help! i just have sudden heel pain and bruising?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

? X ray: Did you do anything where you might have broken your heel bone? You might need an xray to find out.

Dr Fisher and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Heel pain: Pain is the body's way of saying it needs help. In this instance you may have a stress fracture. See your podiatrist for an evaluation.

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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