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Hi! i have what i thought was a bite on the base of my middle toe, it was slightly irritated when i got it last week but now it is swollen and more painful, instead of getting better it seems to be worse, it this normal progress or should i be concerned?.

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Toe pain: Any time one has increase in pain or swelling It is cause for concern as these are frequently signs that something is amiss. Eg ( infection, inflammatory disease, systemic diseases ) It's best to be seen by a physicia.

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Answered 4/14/2016

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A member asked:

Hi! i have what i thought was a bite on the base of my middle toe, it was slightly irritated when i got it last week but now it is swollen and more painful, instead of getting better it seems to be worse, it this normal progress or should i be concerned?.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

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