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How bad is it to have fungus in your feet? can that lead to gangrene? im seeing my doctor for something else soon, should i ask for a perscription?

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see details: This is a benign issue usually and never leads to gangrene. It can be treated relatively easily.

Dr Niazi agreed

Answered 10/14/2013

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Is the cyst or toenail fungus causing pain in my feet when i put my feet down, do i need a biopsy for my feet?been seeing a foot doctor and showed him the cyst,can toenail fungus cause pain?cant get meds cause of liver and kidney issues,why the pain?

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