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I dropped a big heavy glass on my toe now it looks like a purple bubble is on it i'm guessing the blood vessel bursted. it's throbbing really bad and all through the night til now in the morning it's stayed throbbing. it still hurts really bad. should i d

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See doctor: Needs to be evaluated and probably x-rayed at the very least. Ice and elevate and see Podiatrist or other qualified medical professional ASAP.

Answered 5/11/2015

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