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    Mark on foot, doctor says it's a bruise - can they last weeks?

    I first noticed this mark (under the dry skin) on my foot about 3.5 weeks ago. I noticed it after wearing some new shoes that were heeled a few days before. I figured it could be from that. As a few weeks passed though I became anxious since it didn't go away. I wondered if it was a blood blister but when I was reading about blood blisters, stuff about skin cancer came up which made me more nervous. I went to the doctor last week, he measured it and said it just looked like a bruise to him but I can go back if it changes or doesn't go away.

    I know he's a doctor and stuff but you know how anxiety can be.. Since I've had it for weeks now, almost a month since I wore the shoes I suspected, I'm worried. I've never known other types of bruises on my legs etc to last this long especially without at least fading to a brown colour or something.
    I felt the inside of the shoes I suspected caused it and there is some kind of bump on the heel of the right one (the side I have the mark) so that makes sense, but still.. could shoes cause a bruise or mark that lasts almost a month after wearing them?

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    Re: Mark on foot, doctor says it's a bruise - can they last weeks?

    Mark on foot, doctor says it's a bruise - can they last weeks?

    100% without a doubt YES!

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    Re: Mark on foot, doctor says it's a bruise - can they last weeks?

    Quote Originally Posted by Fishmanpa View Post
    Mark on foot, doctor says it's a bruise - can they last weeks?

    100% without a doubt YES!

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    Thanks, fish. Unfortunately I was so anxious I decided to lance it. I know it was a bit dumb, but.. Some of the dark "gunk" came out but not all. So I think it's probably a blood blister, which is ok. I just hope I can take care of it now. I might just go back to the doctor tomorrow.

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    Re: Mark on foot, doctor says it's a bruise - can they last weeks?

    Quote Originally Posted by itiswhatitis View Post
    Thanks, fish. Unfortunately I was so anxious I decided to lance it. I know it was a bit dumb, but.. Some of the dark "gunk" came out but not all. So I think it's probably a blood blister, which is ok. I just hope I can take care of it now. I might just go back to the doctor tomorrow.
    Nah... put some antibiotic gel on it and a plaster/bandaid. Its going to take a bit because you're constantly irritating it by walking. Just keep it clean.

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    Re: Mark on foot, doctor says it's a bruise - can they last weeks?

    Quote Originally Posted by Fishmanpa View Post
    Nah... put some antibiotic gel on it and a plaster/bandaid. Its going to take a bit because you're constantly irritating it by walking. Just keep it clean.

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    Thank you, that's really helpful I appreciate your help

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