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My pinky toe is swollen and the swelling won't go down. what might help?
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Need more info: Need more info, such as did you injure it, how long has it been swollen, etc.
Answered 9/23/2018
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May need Xrayfrac: When just the 5th digit is swollen i would think of a fracture depending on how much pain you are having. You should see a podiatrist for an exam and xrays.
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