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I kicked my toe on a stair and it is now swollen and blue / purple underneath. how would i know if it is broken or sprained?
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The blue/purple is bleeding under the skin. Only way to tell is with an x-ray
Answered 3/10/2021
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You would need an xray to know for sure. No way to tell by just appearance unless it is severely displaced.
Answered 4/8/2021
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