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I have had a sore little toe on my left foot for a couple of weeks, today i noticed it is very swollen and very warm. any idea why this could be?
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Infection: Sounds like maybe a skin lesion like a corn has developed an infection. There are other possibilities but its always best to consider the worst case scenario and have a doctor look at that as soon as possible.
Answered 9/14/2014
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Infection: It sounds like you are developing an infection. See a podiatrist.
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