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Top of foot swollen, slight redness, painful to walk. 3 says now. no trauma, just appeared.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Infection?: This sounds like an infection -- maybe cellulitis (infection in the skin) or perhaps deeper, i.e. inside the foot. Or possibly a form of arthritis. Any of these can be serious if not quickly diagnosed and treated, so see a doctor ASAP. Good luck.

Answered 7/19/2018

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