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I twisted my ankle and my foot is swollen and black and blue down to my toes. could it be fractured?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It could be a: Fracture, a soft issue injury, a sprain etc. To know if it is fractured you will need an x-ray. Medical history ; physical examination are also needed. Take care.

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Answered 12/7/2015

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