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What do i do to treat a bruised swollen toe?
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Ice: Ice the area 20 minutes on then 20 minutes off for the next 2 days.
Answered 10/3/2016
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If it's more than 48: Hours after an injury and you see no improvement in the pain or swelling, it's time to have an x-ray to see if it's broken.
Answered 5/31/2017
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