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8 Year Old With Pain And Bruise In The Feet. Broken Bone?

My 8 year old has been complaining that her foot hurts...mostly when weight bearing. I looked at it and there is a bruise at the top of the inside arch running up to the top of the foot. It's not a dark bruise. It doesn't seem to hurt when I press on it or move her toes. She's been complaining for several days. i thought it was just a bruise. Could it be a broken bone? The veins seem to be more noticeable around the bruise compared to the other foot.
Wed, 29 May 2013
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Dear user,

Are you sure that this "bruise" has come up recently? Because, to me, it looks as if the rash has been there from before but you simply noticed it recently.

If, however, you are correct that the rash came up recently, then, as it is painless, it might not be a bruise but something else. It could be a skin infection, an allergic reaction or a flat skin growth. I am quite certain it isn't a broken bone, for then, she would have been miserable when you touched and pressed it.

I think you should visit her doctor and get reassured that nothing serious is present here.

- Dr. Taher
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8 Year Old With Pain And Bruise In The Feet. Broken Bone?

Dear user, Are you sure that this bruise has come up recently? Because, to me, it looks as if the rash has been there from before but you simply noticed it recently. If, however, you are correct that the rash came up recently, then, as it is painless, it might not be a bruise but something else. It could be a skin infection, an allergic reaction or a flat skin growth. I am quite certain it isn t a broken bone, for then, she would have been miserable when you touched and pressed it. I think you should visit her doctor and get reassured that nothing serious is present here. - Dr. Taher