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I was moving a tv and it slips out my hands and lands on my foot, there is now swelling, bruising and is cold to touch. what should i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

ER: ER now for examination and xray, Immedate use of ice and antiinflammatory mediciation such as Advil ( ibuprofen) if not allergic.

Dr Brand agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Try: Rest, ice the area and compress with a wrap and elevate. If no better see an urgent care or emergency room doctor for an X ray

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I was moving a tv and it slips out my hands and lands on my foot, there is now swelling, bruising and is cold to touch. what should i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Brand agreed

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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