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My middle toe became swollen anonymously and has been for two weeks. its painful and difficult to bend. whats wrong?
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See a doctor: You need an x-ray. Maybe you fractured it, maybe it's infected, maybe you have gout.....A foot doctor should be able to help you.
Answered 2/28/2013
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See a podiatrist: You may have gout, or an infection. See a podiatrist.
Answered 3/3/2013
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