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How Can Redness And Throbbing Pain In The Knuckles And Toes Be Treated?
Question: foot pain...redness and throbbing pain on the 1st knuckle of my right big toe...no accidents or events that could have triggered htis onset...2 days now..
painful to walk...although i have been able to work
painful to walk...although i have been able to work
Brief Answer:
Possible cellulitis right great toe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
* Possible cellulitis of the right great toe ( which can be possible without injury).
* Primary guidelines at present
- Apply ice 3-4 times a day 5 minutes each over the area.
- Keep the right foot elevated over 3 pillows support when resting.
- Continue taking ibuprofen 3 times a day after meals.
- Avoid tight shoes.
- Kindly provide a photo picture of the big toe in follow up the conversation for further guidelines.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Possible cellulitis right great toe.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
* Possible cellulitis of the right great toe ( which can be possible without injury).
* Primary guidelines at present
- Apply ice 3-4 times a day 5 minutes each over the area.
- Keep the right foot elevated over 3 pillows support when resting.
- Continue taking ibuprofen 3 times a day after meals.
- Avoid tight shoes.
- Kindly provide a photo picture of the big toe in follow up the conversation for further guidelines.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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