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A member asked:
I injured my toe on a security gate yesterday and its gone a purple colour and is slightly numb still. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
May have fractured: You may have fractured the toe. But certainly a contusion. Not a lot can be done for a toe but if you have a lot of swelling and pain you may have some reassurance in seeing a doctor
Answered 11/9/2017
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