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How To Treat The Swollen Toe Caused By A Heavy Drop On It?
A little over a week ago I believe I broke my big toe by dropping something on it. I haven't seen a doctor and am wondering if I should because I still can't put any weight on the right side of my foot and there is still a lot of swelling. There is bruising on the back of my toe, the top of it, above the top joint, on both sides, and reaching from the bottom joint about an inch onto my foot. There is pain in all of those areas and down my arch. My toe is lower than the rest of the toes and it hurt too much when I tried making it level to buddy tape it. Should I see someone and get an x-ray?
Tue, 27 Dec 2016
yes,you need to see an orthopedic and get an x-ray done since the swelling has not subsided and slight movement painful
also for the time being avoid movements of the toe,apply ice and over the counter antibiotic ointment like soframycine aver the bruises to avoid infection.
hope you find this helpful
also for the time being avoid movements of the toe,apply ice and over the counter antibiotic ointment like soframycine aver the bruises to avoid infection.
hope you find this helpful
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