Somewhat inflamed I consult doctor (6)

I believe the answer is:

medico

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'doctor' is the definition.
(I know that Dr. can be written as medico)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for medico that I've seen before include "Health practitioner" , "quack" , "Doctor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.

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