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I notice yesterday the big toe of my mom's right foot turned purple black at some parts. she is a diabetes. i rubbed it and lower limb with ornament a?
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Purple toe: on a diabetic is dangerous. Please get your mom to the doctor ASAP to prevent spreading. Peace and good health.
Answered 2/25/2018
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