<s>[INST] Hi. Two days ago I was reaching for a can on the top shelf at the store and another one fell on my foot. It hit right below my last 3 toes. It is pretty sore, it s slightly bruised but mostly very swollen. I m not sure if I should go in and get it checked out. Definitely can t wear a closed toe shoe. Only been able to wear flip flops. Any advice? [/INST] Hi,Thanks  for  your query.From description it seems to be soft tissue injury . Swelling might be due to haematoma formation(collection of blood).You need an x-ray to rule out any bony injury. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. Beside icing and elevating it, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammationI do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care </s>