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A member asked:

Got a lump on my right big toe. i have seen my gp she says it is arthritis. what is it as it really hurts when walking. i now it is not a bunion.

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Get a X-ray: and an evaluation by a podiatrist. That's the best way to know if it's arthritis and get some treatment options.

Answered 7/2/2014

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Dr. Kelvin Barry answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Arthritis probably: Cound be an osteophyte or exostosis which are bony bumps. Can be associated with arthritis

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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