A member asked:

I cut my toe on an oyster bed about a month ago. cleaned it thoroughly for first few days until it scabbed over but now it hurts and is numb/swollen?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Would encourage you: To have it medically checked. It could be infected. Marine organisms are notrious for nasty infections.

Answered 10/29/2013

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See a Doctor: You might have a residual foreign body in the toe, and/or infection.

Answered 11/2/2013

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