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My son was swimming, then got out of the pool, walked over to get his towel and suddenly felt pain in his toe on his left foot. i checked, and he had red swelling under his middle toe. no cuts, or punctures. hurts when pressure is applied. serious?
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Would follow up with MD may be infection that needs antibiotics
Answered 6/8/2022
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Possibly an insect bite. See a podiatrist and have diagnosis and treatment. Or go to a walk in clinic or emergency room.
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