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Hi dr, i dumped my toe and i am not sure if it is broken. this happened this morning and i am still in pain. how can i treat this or should i go to the hospital?

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Toe pain: It is hard to be sure. But to be sure you can go to an urgent care clinic with Xrays or an emergency room.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/16/2019

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