Dropped Laptop On Foot. Wondering If I Need To See A Doctor

Posted on Thu, 26 Jul 2012

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Question : I dropped a laptop on my foot two nights ago, and I was wondering if I needed to see a doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
If there is no swelling on the foot, no tenderness, no pain on walking and you can carry out your daily activities normally, then there is nothing to worry. A laptop is likely to cause a symptoms will subside gradually over a week. In case there is a pain and swelling then consulting your primary physician for an examination is recommended.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar