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Stubbed small toe yesterday,pain in toe.swollen ankle,pain outside ankle & knee.iced,elevated & swelling reduced.limping but manageable,should i get checked or self manage to see how it goes?dont want to waste hospital resources on minor injury?

Q: stubbed small toe yesterday,pain in toe.swollen ankle,pain outside ankle & knee.iced,elevated & swelling reduced.limping but manageable,should i get checked or self manage to see how it goes?dont want to waste hospital resources on minor injury?

: You may have injured more than the little toe. It would be prudent to consult a doctor to address treatable issues. Your health is more important than hospital resources. Wish you good health!

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

You may have injured more than the little toe. It would be prudent to consult a doctor to address treatable issues. Your health is more important than hospital resources. Wish you good health!

Answered 10/1/2022

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A member asked:

Stubbed small toe yesterday,pain in toe.swollen ankle,pain outside ankle & knee.iced,elevated & swelling reduced.limping but manageable,should i get checked or self manage to see how it goes?dont want to waste hospital resources on minor injury?

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