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Hello I Am 35 Years Old And Fell Last Night
Question: Hello I am 35 years old and fell last night and am 99% sure that I broke my big toe on my left foot. What can I do at home to take care of it without going to the dr. ?
Brief Answer:
Better visit a doctor and get an x-ray.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think that if you feel that the big toe of your foot is broken the best thing to do is to visit orthopedist doctor to check it . The doctor may do a x-ray to see if it is fractured, what type of fracture it is in order to determine the way of treatment ( immobilisation or surgery).
Your doctor may use a cast or tape it to the other toe to keep it immobilised .
You can use ibuprofen for pain and swelling. Elevate the limb and use cold compresses to reduce swelling.
Avoid movements as much as you can.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Better visit a doctor and get an x-ray.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think that if you feel that the big toe of your foot is broken the best thing to do is to visit orthopedist doctor to check it . The doctor may do a x-ray to see if it is fractured, what type of fracture it is in order to determine the way of treatment ( immobilisation or surgery).
Your doctor may use a cast or tape it to the other toe to keep it immobilised .
You can use ibuprofen for pain and swelling. Elevate the limb and use cold compresses to reduce swelling.
Avoid movements as much as you can.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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