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A member asked:

Can an infected toe cause pain in the hip, leg?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Possibly: If the pain from the toe is causing you to compensate when you walk , you may get pain in the hip and leg as you are not walking normally

Dr Frydman agreed

Answered 11/23/2013

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Possible: If the infection has created a cellulitis it can travel to the hip and leg.

Dr Hadied and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/25/2012

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