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What Is A Painful Lump On The Top Of My Foot After An Injury?

hi i fell down the stairs oday, my right foot went forward where as my left foot didnt and it twisted behind me, there is a lump on the crease a\t the top of my foot/leg it is quite painfull to walk on. and its swollen, Im guessing it cant be broken as i can move it, not alot thouigh
Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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It can be a swelling following ur fall which would have lead to cellulitis...if it is red that is the possiblilty.But it is always better to get an x ray done to see if there is any fracture.
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What Is A Painful Lump On The Top Of My Foot After An Injury?

It can be a swelling following ur fall which would have lead to cellulitis...if it is red that is the possiblilty.But it is always better to get an x ray done to see if there is any fracture.