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I woke up to a small painful lump/knot on the side of my second toe, near the joint. throughout the day the toe became more painful and began to swell?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Night Moves..: It might be possible that you managed to traumatize you toe during your sleep. Not necessarily an acute, severely inflicted damage, but a more subtle low intensity type. To remove all doubt, within a day or two, have it evaluated by a specialist if it does not start resolving.

Dr Tobin agreed

Answered 1/11/2018

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A member asked:

I woke up to a small painful lump/knot on the side of my second toe, near the joint. throughout the day the toe became more painful and began to swell?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Keith answered

Dr Tobin agreed

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