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I have a reddened area just below my big toe joint that hurts and it looks like it is slightly bulging out to the side. bunion maybe?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Bursa v Bunion: More than likely the bunion including the underlying inflamed bursal tissues.

Dr Giannone agreed

Answered 1/3/2016

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