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What Causes Itching And Swelling In The Foot And Toe Pain?
Question: this is my foot it's swollen started last night has been itchy for at least a week I can't put any material on it my toes hurt to move
Brief Answer:
It might be contact dermatitis, calamine lotion and oral antihistamine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query and the pictures.
I would like to know is there any history of injury?
Are you bitten by any insects? Is there any visible lesion?
Are you having any medical illness like hypertension, diabetes?
It would be better if you can upload the pictures of both leg together, it will give me a idea how severe your swelling is.
Presently based on the information and the pictures, to me it seems that there is an allergic component. involved. Allergic reactions/ contact dermatitis are some of the most commonly reported causes. In your case they are the most likely.
Getting your blood count (I am specifically looking for the eosinophil count) and IgE checked during such an episode would help in confirming.
Presently, I would have suggested you to wash the area with cool water and with mild soap like dermadew or dove. And apply calamine lotion locally and take an antihistamine such as hydroxyzine or levocetirizine for now. ( Take cetirizine tablet once daily for the next few days and it should help.)
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Take care.
It might be contact dermatitis, calamine lotion and oral antihistamine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query and the pictures.
I would like to know is there any history of injury?
Are you bitten by any insects? Is there any visible lesion?
Are you having any medical illness like hypertension, diabetes?
It would be better if you can upload the pictures of both leg together, it will give me a idea how severe your swelling is.
Presently based on the information and the pictures, to me it seems that there is an allergic component. involved. Allergic reactions/ contact dermatitis are some of the most commonly reported causes. In your case they are the most likely.
Getting your blood count (I am specifically looking for the eosinophil count) and IgE checked during such an episode would help in confirming.
Presently, I would have suggested you to wash the area with cool water and with mild soap like dermadew or dove. And apply calamine lotion locally and take an antihistamine such as hydroxyzine or levocetirizine for now. ( Take cetirizine tablet once daily for the next few days and it should help.)
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
no there no diabetes I started working at a plante wearing steal toes boots for 12 hours
Brief Answer:
Follow the measures mentioned in earlier post
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for coming back and providing the picture.
As said earlier, I feel it might be contact dermatitis, kindly follow the measures as suggested in earlier post. It should take care of your problem.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Take care.
Follow the measures mentioned in earlier post
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for coming back and providing the picture.
As said earlier, I feel it might be contact dermatitis, kindly follow the measures as suggested in earlier post. It should take care of your problem.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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