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I tripped and top of my foot hit metal shelf hard. there is bruising and a perfect round spot the size of a pencil eraser. i can walk, just sore ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Unclear question: If the site becomes more sore, swollen, larger or has a discharge, that would indicate infection and would require medical attention. For now you may take a tylenol (acetaminophen) to control the soreness.

Answered 8/12/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Ice it: If pain persists after a week or so consider an x-ray.

Answered 11/22/2012

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A member asked:

I tripped and top of my foot hit metal shelf hard. there is bruising and a perfect round spot the size of a pencil eraser. i can walk, just sore ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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