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Deep bruise from a fall on my right achilles tendon 8wks ago. still swollen, hurts to touch and is numb. doc hasn't done tests. what do i do now?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Second opinion: It would be unusual for a simple bruise to last that long. It's possible you may have a partially torn achilles tendon. Have a podiatrist evaluate the area. He will likely want to get an MRI to check for tendon damage.
Answered 6/10/2014
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MRI : U need an mri. Falls can cause fractures, tendon ruptures or nerve entrapments. While the nerve entrapment may not show up on the mri, you still need it to check for other issues. 8 weeks is a long time. If it really were a bruise you would be feeling better by now.
Answered 8/23/2013
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