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I was at work and dropped a can of soup on my foot. all of a sudden, the area where the can hit hurts really bad. could it be serious?

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Yes: You should have it examined and probably x-rayed to make sure there is no fracture.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 3/18/2014

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A member asked:

I was at work and dropped a can of soup on my foot. all of a sudden, the area where the can hit hurts really bad. could it be serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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