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A member asked:

All of a sudden my toe swelled up at the joint and the skin is tender?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

I recommend : A podiatry visit. This can be a number of things including an infection, gout, bursitis. Without seeing it, i could not tell you which is more likely.

Dr Sparacino and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/31/2012

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See below: If no injury you may have bursitis or gout.

Answered 11/2/2012

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