Suggest Treatment For Red And Swollen Lump On My Toe

Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014

Question: Hi I have lump which I have just noticed it is on my left foot. It is the next toe to my big toe, it is on the side but it is quite swollen, and a bit red, but does not hurt. Can you answer my question and help me, what can I do I have not had this on my foot before but I do have a corn on my right foot, is this connected.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Needs to be examined. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The red and swollen lump on your toe that you have noticed recently is not likely to be related to the corn. The possibilities are- 1. Hematoma- Presence of swelling in the local area with or without superficial skin discoloration. Hot fomentation will bring some relief. 2. Abscess- Usually associated with fever, pain and local tenderness. A thorough examination and antibiotics are needed. Surgical drainage may be required. 3. Soft tissue injury- Usually needs adequate rest and hot fomentation to heal. It sometimes takes 6-8 weeks to come back to normal. 4. Inflammation of the toe due to insect bite or joint inflammation. A direct examination is necessary to find out the exact cause. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal

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