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I fell on the stairs and landed on my left knee and foot. now the side of my foot hurts a lot, if i need to walk on it the pain is like 9/10. it's also very swollen around the lateral malleolus. does it just need rest or do i need a doctor?

Q: i fell on the stairs and landed on my left knee and foot. now the side of my foot hurts a lot, if i need to walk on it the pain is like 9/10. it's also very swollen around the lateral malleolus. does it just need rest or do i need a doctor?

: If you can't bear weight and it is very painful you will need an x-ray to see if there is a fracture.

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

If you can't bear weight and it is very painful you will need an x-ray to see if there is a fracture.

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 5/20/2021

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A member asked:

I fell on the stairs and landed on my left knee and foot. now the side of my foot hurts a lot, if i need to walk on it the pain is like 9/10. it's also very swollen around the lateral malleolus. does it just need rest or do i need a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

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