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Difficult to walk and if i press or poke it then pus comes out :( my foot swollen but doesn't look that bad yet, do i need a surgery?
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Yes: With tenderness, swelling, redness and purulence, you most likely have an infectious process occurring. You should contact a specialist for immediate evaluation and treatment!
Answered 5/23/2015
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