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Why does my pinky toe look red and swollen? could it be broken?
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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.
Answered 6/26/2016
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Could be: It may be broken or you could have an ingrown toenail. It should be examined by a doctor.
Answered 1/31/2016
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