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My middle toe has been swollen and slightly red for 4-5 days. it hurts when i gently press on it. what to do?

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Swollen toe: There are a number of possibilities for a swollen toe: gout, arthritis, ingrown toe nail, fungal infection, bacterial infection and trauma. See your local doctor for a diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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See a doctor: You need to have it examined to make sure you do not have an infection.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/21/2017

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