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A member asked:

I have an infected bump underneath my big toe, it feels like a lot of pressure and hurts to walk on.

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See a a podiatrist: Then see a podiatrist and have the issue evaluated and treated.

Answered 4/6/2014

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Either Or.: How do you know it's infected. It could be inflamed. The difference is immense. Have a specialist examine the toe while you have the problem to determine the problem and more than likely the cause.

Answered 9/9/2015

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