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Hi!fell on my foot yesterday.during the whole day i couldnt walk,swollen,pain.today its better, but still swollen a bit.should i c a doctor anyway?
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Yes: Elevate, compress ( ACE wrapping ), Ice for the first 24hrs, then heat........If bruising see doctor ASAP.
Answered 2/2/2015
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