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I had an achilles repair 8 weeks ago. i'm in pt. the inside of my foot is starting to bruise. is that normal ?

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It can be: Sometimes after a surgery or an injury, the blood released or caused by either goes by gravity to the lowest point and then may appear as a bruise that will go away as the blood is reabsorbed by your body.

Answered 9/8/2013

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Can be: You need to discuss this with your surgeon and physical therapist to make sure therapy is not to aggressive.

Answered 12/12/2018

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Yes: You can have bruising post surgery. If you are concerned check with your sugeon.

Answered 9/28/2016

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