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Can athletes foot cause a pinky toe to swell up and cause pain half way up a foot to the point of intense pain and unable to walk?
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Less likely: This sounds more like a bacterial infection rather than athetles foot. This one should be seen by a doctor to check and ensure the best treatment and diagnosis. Good luck
Answered 12/14/2015
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Make sure.: Infections aren't the only conditions that can bring on those symptoms. You might consider fracture, stress or other wise, of the 5th metatarsal, of little toe.
Answered 10/28/2015
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This does not sound: like athlete's foot. Athlete's foot is a fungal infection, which causes a red, itchy and possibly slightly painful rash, but does not cause the kind of pain and swelling you are describing. Please see your doctor to get properly evaluated and treated.
Answered 10/28/2015
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