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Should An X-ray Be Taken For Sharp Pain And Swelling In The Toe After An Injury?

I just had tests ran, when I had to go to the ER for a sinus infection and pneumonia May 24, 2018. They ran blood tests, blood pressure, ekg, cat-scan, she said I was healthy other than my infection and pneumonia. I have had a pain on my toe area, big toe and joint area. I did drop a box on my toe about late Februay, I can stand on my toe, and walk, but when I pose my toe is a certain position or wear tight work shoes, I feel a sharp pain and the joint area is a little swollen compared to my other toe, same area. Do I need an x-ray?
Tue, 7 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If you can walk and there is no swelling, then the fracture is very unlikely. As of now you can take analgesics/anti inflammatory combinations like Aceclofenac/Seratiopeptidase combination for pain relief. Apply ice compress for faster recovery.
If pain persists even with these conservative measures you have to take an X-ray to rule out fracture.

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Should An X-ray Be Taken For Sharp Pain And Swelling In The Toe After An Injury?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you can walk and there is no swelling, then the fracture is very unlikely. As of now you can take analgesics/anti inflammatory combinations like Aceclofenac/Seratiopeptidase combination for pain relief. Apply ice compress for faster recovery. If pain persists even with these conservative measures you have to take an X-ray to rule out fracture. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.