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A 43-year-old member asked:

I have big toe on my left foot. pain that comes in throbs occasionally, what is this?

2 doctor answers2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Arnold Beresh
Podiatry 43 years experience
See below: It could be one of many things such as gout or bursitis. Best to see a doctor for evaluation.
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Dr. Thomas Inwood
Podiatry 37 years experience
Pain: Pain is the indicator that you need to be evaluated . See you podiatrist for an exam.
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Last updated Dec 26, 2013

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