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My right foot big toe is hurting and i feel bit if discoloration as well. it is perhaps attack of gout. should i seek immediate treatment by visiting er or it can wait till tomorrow morning?

Q: my right foot big toe is hurting and i feel bit if discoloration as well. it is perhaps attack of gout. should i seek immediate treatment by visiting er or it can wait till tomorrow morning?

: Go to ED to rule out an infection and start treatment

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Dr. Rodolfo Molina answered

Go to ED to rule out an infection and start treatment

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 4/21/2023

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A member asked:

My right foot big toe is hurting and i feel bit if discoloration as well. it is perhaps attack of gout. should i seek immediate treatment by visiting er or it can wait till tomorrow morning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rodolfo Molina answered

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

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