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A member asked:

Is swelling normal for a bruise? i dropped a block on my ankle. feels bruised, doesn't bother me to walk.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

This type of: blunt trauma could cause both swelling and bruising.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2014

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I had a blow to top of my foot almost a week ago- instant bruise. After about three days swelling worsened and strangely around the ankle. I have been off it now for 48 hours but whenever I walk around the swelling worsens again. What's happening?

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I fell today and seemed to sprain my ankle. But there hasn't been any bruising or swelling and I've been icing on and off all day. It hurts to walk.

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I have recently rolled my ankle but I have done research and I have no signs of swelling or bruises but I still can barely put weight on my ankle. I was on a walk and was on one foot all the way home. should I get my ankle checked out?

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