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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?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ernest Isaacson answered

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.

Dr Schermerhorn agreed

Answered 9/14/2014

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Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Infection: It sounds like you are developing an infection. See a podiatrist.

Dr Mallia and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2019

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A member asked:

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?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ernest Isaacson answered

Dr Schermerhorn agreed

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr Mallia and another doctor agreed

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