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Fell down stairs 5 days ago. left shin is still very sore and there are parts of shin that feel numb. top of toes and ankle are severely bruised.

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Expected.: This sounds like what one would expect after smashing the shin with the edge of a stair. Nerves in the local area have been damaged and will repair with time. Gravity pulls the blood down to your feet and causes the bruise. Should get progressively better.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/5/2015

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A member asked:

Fell down stairs 5 days ago. left shin is still very sore and there are parts of shin that feel numb. top of toes and ankle are severely bruised.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

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