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What Does Inflammation On The Toe Of The Left Foot Indicate?

i have one toe on my left foot that just started to turn red. looked like a bruise but it is getting worse. it has only been one day. i searched for answers and could only come up with blue toe syndrome. where do i go to get treatment? i am new to town and do not know where to turn especially since it is sunday? YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 4 Dec 2017
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.

Based on your query would like to check for cellulitis or an insect bite.

Would you clarify a few things for me, please?
*how old are you?
*what is your height and weight?
*do you have any other medical issues or take any medications?
*did you injure your left foot?
*which toe is it? (big toe - have to check for gout)

I recommend :
- a physician consult, visit the er if the pain is too much.
-xray of the foot
-blood tests (complete blood count, liver and kidney function tests, blood glucose levels).

Based on these we can arrive at a diagnosis. You may not need all these tests or need a few more tests. Hope this helps.
Wish you good health
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What Does Inflammation On The Toe Of The Left Foot Indicate?

Hello, Thank you for your query. Based on your query would like to check for cellulitis or an insect bite. Would you clarify a few things for me, please? *how old are you? *what is your height and weight? *do you have any other medical issues or take any medications? *did you injure your left foot? *which toe is it? (big toe - have to check for gout) I recommend : - a physician consult, visit the er if the pain is too much. -xray of the foot -blood tests (complete blood count, liver and kidney function tests, blood glucose levels). Based on these we can arrive at a diagnosis. You may not need all these tests or need a few more tests. Hope this helps. Wish you good health