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Side of big toe & fat pad swelled to twice size of other foot w/ some pain. no injury. dr appt. in 5 days. what could it be & should i see dr. sooner.

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See Dr sooner: Hard to say what it is without a full history and examination. Don't wait to see the doctor.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Dr. Ronald Oberman answered

Possibilities: Infection, gout, some type of fracture, sprain or inflammation. Try rest, elevation and compression. If it is red, draining or getting worse, get immediate medical attention.

Dr Bowman agreed

Answered 9/1/2013

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A member asked:

Side of big toe & fat pad swelled to twice size of other foot w/ some pain. no injury. dr appt. in 5 days. what could it be & should i see dr. sooner.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Dr. Ronald Oberman answered

Dr Bowman agreed

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