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A member asked:

I have a triangle sized "bruise" on the lateral side of my right big toe.i don't recall any sort of trauma to the area. do i need to see a md about it?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Usually not: Give it 10 days to go away. See a doctor if not gone by then

Answered 12/21/2016

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