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Toe spasms

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Toe spasms are sudden contractions of the muscles controlling the toes. This may be a painful cramp, and the affected toe may flex involuntarily.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

Body locations

Foot

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