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Got hit in calf with softball 2 days ago. swelling almost gone, bruising moved into heel today. is this normal? place in foot is slightly puffy now.

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: If there was a lot of bleeding, the bruised area is deep and shows up late &gravity pulls the blood downward 2 the ankle & this will, along with some hobbling around will cause the swelling. As long as it was not an ankle injury, the story is typical, so don't worry.

Answered 6/20/2014

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Softball bruise: Yes, thats a very normal consequence of what you described. The blood will move along fascial planes quite far sometimes. It will slowly get better. Heat and elevation might help it resolve a bit faster.

Answered 6/10/2015

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