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About 4 days ago, i accidentally hit my right foot (1 inch above heel) & it gave me bruise.will it go away without treatment or must i do something?
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Will go away: If you are up and walking around on it it will go away. It may take 2 weeks or so..
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: The bruise should disappear within a week or two. Treat this with icing and elevation.
Answered 4/29/2013
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