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My toe is swollen and uncomfortable. it's bending out of shape, and is itchy.
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See below: This could be many things including in fection, gout, bursitia. Best to see a podiatrist.
Answered 1/22/2014
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Fungal infection: It could be a fungal infection, and it could also have a secondary bacterial infection if the whole toe is swollen and red. I would have it checked out by a podiatrist.
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