A 20-year-old female asked:
had fire ant bites on foot and major swelling next day chair falls on my same foot. put icepack on foot but now have dark spot that won't go away?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Glynis Ablon answered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Likely just a bruise: from chair. continue icing, topical steroids and antihistamine. If worsens instead of improves, make appointment with doctor, and watch out for those chairs
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Dr. Diane Minich answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
See your doctor: and have it checked out.
3858 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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