Suggest Treatment For Lump On The Big Toe

Posted on Sat, 22 Aug 2015

Question: Hi. I just noticed a lump on my left, big toe. It looks to be a cyst, or something. hurts a bit if I squeeze it. aprox pea size can I send a picture?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
please re-send pictures at YYYY@YYYY

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your history of just noticing a pea sized lump on left big toe and hurts a bit.

If this is noticed just now, it is more likely to be of the inflammatory nature like a boil or an abscess.

Waiting for your picture to be seen.
Please attach again as
YYYY@YYYY
so that I can assist you more.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (7 minutes later)

OK send picture. what type of Doctor do I go see to evaluate the toe?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
General Surgeon preferably.

Detailed Answer:
No picture seen yet.
Well, I would advise you to consult a General Surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (3 hours later)

picture loaded thoughts?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like a cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
thanks for a clear picture.
Looks like a cyst.
It is rare to have a ganglion at this site.
Please consult a General Surgeon for evaluation and treatment.
Rest of the things as we discussed on previous discussions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (9 hours later)

thx

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
most welome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar