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Is Swimming Safe For Toddler After Getting Toe Hurt?

Hi, my daughter 16 mths old just got cut the toe when someone open the door and did not expect the little one at the back, the bleeding was not much, I put the antiseptic on and seems like she is very painful when her toe touching something.1) how do I know if the toe nail has away from the skin?2) can I still swim with her by using the waterproof bandage as no bleeding at all?
Tue, 12 May 2020
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Hi,

If nail has separated from its bed, there will be hematoma formation underneath (red-blue-black colour sequentially). If no such colour change, nail is intact. You can take her for swimming. Just clean the wound after that with soap and water and apply antiseptic lotion/cream.

Meanwhile, give her paracetamol 2-3 times a day for pain relief, and apply antibiotic creams like mupirocin 2 times a day. She will be alright in 3-5 days. If the pain and swelling increases, kindly take her to doctor to look for any secondary infection needing antibiotic treatment.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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Is Swimming Safe For Toddler After Getting Toe Hurt?

Hi, If nail has separated from its bed, there will be hematoma formation underneath (red-blue-black colour sequentially). If no such colour change, nail is intact. You can take her for swimming. Just clean the wound after that with soap and water and apply antiseptic lotion/cream. Meanwhile, give her paracetamol 2-3 times a day for pain relief, and apply antibiotic creams like mupirocin 2 times a day. She will be alright in 3-5 days. If the pain and swelling increases, kindly take her to doctor to look for any secondary infection needing antibiotic treatment. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician