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I received a cortisone shot in the side of my toe but since the shot i have a bruise surrounding the area that never went away. what happened?
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Bruise: Tissue bruising following an injection is a common side effect. It generally will resolve without treatment. They generally last 3-4 weeks . You can soda in warm water to increase blood flow and enhance the healing rate.
Answered 7/10/2015
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