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I stubbed my toe on a heater and it is swelling and i have a sharp pain going up the bottom of my foot. should i see a doctor?

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Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Yes: Yes I would.Until you can take some ibuprofen,elevate the food and ice it down 20 minutes at a time 3xday

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/27/2019

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A member asked:

I stubbed my toe on a heater and it is swelling and i have a sharp pain going up the bottom of my foot. should i see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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