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Suggest Treatment For Redness And Stiffness Of Toe Post Injury

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Posted on Wed, 10 Sep 2014
Question: stubbed my right big toe and twisted my foot and I'm experiencing some redness of the toe, stiffness in the big joint behid the big toe, swelling, and a stinging pain across the top of my foot. Tried hot/ cold soaking with temporary relief.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can be fracture of great toe

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your case and I think it can be a hair line fracture of great toe. I would suggest you to get x ray of the toe to confirm this diagnosis.
If there is fracture then it will need splinting of the toe with 2nd toe with the help of bandage for 3 weeks .You should also not walk on that toe and try to put more weight on the heel.
Hot soaking is not right.I would suggest you to apply ice over it and keep it elevated over pillow till you get your x ray done. Take tramadol if pain is severe.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know of there is any other question.
Thanks
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma

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Suggest Treatment For Redness And Stiffness Of Toe Post Injury

Brief Answer: It can be fracture of great toe Detailed Answer: Hello, I have read your case and I think it can be a hair line fracture of great toe. I would suggest you to get x ray of the toe to confirm this diagnosis. If there is fracture then it will need splinting of the toe with 2nd toe with the help of bandage for 3 weeks .You should also not walk on that toe and try to put more weight on the heel. Hot soaking is not right.I would suggest you to apply ice over it and keep it elevated over pillow till you get your x ray done. Take tramadol if pain is severe. I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know of there is any other question. Thanks