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I fell and twisted my foot & didn't go to the er till a month later, got an mri. i was told i have 4 bruised bones on my foot. when will that heal?:'(
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Bad to the Bone.: Bone bruises, properly taken care of, can heal in as little as two months. Of course, as always, there are circumstances that may take six to twelve months. Make sure your are seeing a professional to advise you on just how to treat these usually painful injuries.
Answered 7/26/2015
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Depends: With no further injuries to are foot, the bruised bones should heal in 4-6 weeks.
Answered 7/26/2015
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