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I sprained my ankle and the whole foot is bruised purple color then 2 days after injury the bruise started having white round spots all inside

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Dr. Scott Keith
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Podiatry 46 years experience
Rainbow Bruise.: Sounds like a typical variation on the breakdown of the blood trapped under the skin. Time will eventually remove almost all of it. If there is a concern, then see your doctor for an exam and evaluation.
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