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Suggest Remedies For Inflammation And Pus Filled Bumps On Big Toe
Question: I have a inflamed big toe. it started out about four days ago. its just my big toe, the doc on line gave me two scrips one is cephalexin and the other Iis SMZ/TMP DS a generic for bactrim. The toe has pus pockets and is still very swollen. Im supposed to the medicine twice a day and if i don't see results in 72 hrs. im supposed to see a doctor. ive been taking medicine for 36hrs.
Brief Answer:
Here is the plan to manage..
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.
Your history and description of the problem tells me that you have infection in your toe you are on antibiotic already now here is what you have to do.
1)Keep taking medicine regularly
2)Keep taking visits to ER as advised by doctor.
3) DO NOT neglect it., this can get bad.
4) Wait till 72 hours to see effects of the antibiotics.
5) If this doesn"t settle you will have to see the doctor.
6) The doctor might look into severity and extent of pus pockets and if seems necessary he will give a small cut under anesthesia and will drain the pus out. This has amazing effects and quickens recovery like anything.
You can take ibuprofen for pain , I would suggest you not to panis thich might take time but is very curable and will take not more than 10 days to be near to normal.
I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
General and Family Physician..
Here is the plan to manage..
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.
Your history and description of the problem tells me that you have infection in your toe you are on antibiotic already now here is what you have to do.
1)Keep taking medicine regularly
2)Keep taking visits to ER as advised by doctor.
3) DO NOT neglect it., this can get bad.
4) Wait till 72 hours to see effects of the antibiotics.
5) If this doesn"t settle you will have to see the doctor.
6) The doctor might look into severity and extent of pus pockets and if seems necessary he will give a small cut under anesthesia and will drain the pus out. This has amazing effects and quickens recovery like anything.
You can take ibuprofen for pain , I would suggest you not to panis thich might take time but is very curable and will take not more than 10 days to be near to normal.
I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it.
Regards.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
General and Family Physician..
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