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How Can Swelling On The Small Toe Be Treated?

My small toe on the right foot was stepped on by a calf a week ago. It was pretty sore for the first few days and is still tender to walk on. The bruising on my foot is pretty much gone but the small toe is still swollen about 1/3 larger then normal.
Tue, 8 Aug 2017
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Hi....

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of pain and swelling in toe area with bruishing that may be because of injury blood accumulate....
Anti-inflammatory drugs and painkiller help .....
X ray of affected toe helpful for diagnosis...
Consult a physician for clinical examination..
Avoid excessive pressure over it....

I hope this will help..
Get well soon..
Thank you.
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How Can Swelling On The Small Toe Be Treated?

Hi.... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of pain and swelling in toe area with bruishing that may be because of injury blood accumulate.... Anti-inflammatory drugs and painkiller help ..... X ray of affected toe helpful for diagnosis... Consult a physician for clinical examination.. Avoid excessive pressure over it.... I hope this will help.. Get well soon.. Thank you.