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4 weeks ago i hit my pinkie toe. got an x-ray, no fracture. it's still swollen & hurts to walk on in the mornings mostly. do i get it checked again?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Yes: It might just be a contusion but sometimes one needs to take serial xrays to compare them and might see none changes. Either way, i'd recommend a surgical shoe.

Answered 3/4/2014

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A member asked:

4 weeks ago i hit my pinkie toe. got an x-ray, no fracture. it's still swollen & hurts to walk on in the mornings mostly. do i get it checked again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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