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Will a bone bruise get worse if i continue to push on it?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

"pushin" to hard: With out even knowing the severity of the bruise, I would say most definitely yes. You need to protect the injury.

Dr Shahzad agreed

Answered 6/20/2016

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