Foot Pain on Weight-Bearing: Fracture, Bruise, or Sprain?
Localized pain on weight‑bearing with tenderness to touch could indicate a fracture, but bruises, strains, or sprains can mimic it.
Fracture Signs
- Severe pain unrelieved by rest
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Tenderness
- Difficulty walking/moving foot
- Deformity
See a doctor for diagnosis (imaging) and appropriate treatment.
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