How Can Redness And Throbbing Pain In The Knuckles And Toes Be Treated?

Posted on Fri, 6 Apr 2018

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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

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (52 minutes later)

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

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