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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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Yes: Pain and inability to bear weight might indicate a fracture and imagining should be obtained
Answered 8/1/2017
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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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