A member asked:

I dropped 2 very heavy pot lids on top of my left foot...it is so painful i have not slept and i can not bear weight on it...should i go have it xray.

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Yes: Pain and inability to bear weight might indicate a fracture and imagining should be obtained

Answered 8/1/2017

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Yes: If you cannot walk on it, you likely have a fracture and need a XR :-(. All the best and use crutches.

Answered 8/3/2015

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Yes: If you are having that much pain, and unable to weight bear, then you need to get an Xray done.

Answered 8/3/2015

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