A member asked:

I injured a toe in football a few weeks back, took a scan at hospital and it was just heavy bruising, but since then it keeps swelling up in activity?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Makes you: Wonder if there isn't a small fracture that the xray missed. Nothing to do except ice, mild pain medications and try to avoid re-injury.

Answered 1/6/2013

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Swelling is common: Swelling is common and may last several weeks to months after an injury.

Answered 4/14/2013

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