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Hi i have a lump in my 2nd toe on left foot for 2 days my toe is swollen red and its painful what could it be

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

It may be infected: Warrants a visit to the foot doc

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/30/2013

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Infection: Red, swollen and painful are often signs of an infection. See a podiatrist for evaluation and treatment - most likely including a course of an antibiotic.

Dr Beresh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/5/2014

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Lump: This does sound like infection . Get to your podiatrist for an evaluation.

Answered 10/25/2015

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A member asked:

Hi i have a lump in my 2nd toe on left foot for 2 days my toe is swollen red and its painful what could it be

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Dr. David Hettinger answered

Dr Beresh and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

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