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I have a strange inflammation under big toe, what could be the cause?
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Male or female?: Depending on your gender it could be gout (more likely if male). Could be foreign body, contusion, vascular insufficiency (lack of good blood flow), stress fracture, etc.
Answered 7/26/2013
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