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Can a pressure sore cause loss of the?big toe?
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Yes: If the area is neglected and not treated properly itcould lead to severe infection and loss of toe.
Answered 7/22/2012
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Yes: If not taken care of properly. If a person has comornidities factors like diabetes, neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease these are factors that would place the patient under high risk. A doctor, i.E podiatrist should be seen asap.
Answered 4/13/2021
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