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Dropped can on top of foot. pain through foot, after icing and advil (ibuprofen). should i get an x-ray?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

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An X-ray : Wouldn't hurt things. Sounds at very least a deep bone bruise. But to rule out fracture the X-ray would help. Keep icing and taking NSAIDs.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Dropped can on top of foot. pain through foot, after icing and advil (ibuprofen). should i get an x-ray?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Roman answered

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