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A 36-year-old female asked:
Leg hit w/ softball above ankle 2 wks ago & spot still sore. doesn't hurt to walk but foot still swollen. what could be wrong if no pain when walking?
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Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
A contusion: ="BRUISE" can occur in the lining of the bone itself and these "bone bruises" can last for a while!!!! Apply heat (this will "speed up" the resorption (healing) !!!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
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