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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Toes
My step dad toes are swollen red and in a lot of pain. He does a have a sore between his two baby toes and thats where its swollen and has the pain. he went to the dr and they just gave him antibiotics and told him to watch how it does after a few days. They didnt check it or run test. someone was talking about it possibly being sugar diabetes or gout. what do you think it could be?
Sat, 23 May 2020
Hello,
The symptoms can be related to diabetes or gout which cause inflammation of the toes. I suggest to check the glycemic level and the uric acid level. Meanwhile, I suggest to continue the antibiotics. I also suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms can be related to diabetes or gout which cause inflammation of the toes. I suggest to check the glycemic level and the uric acid level. Meanwhile, I suggest to continue the antibiotics. I also suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the inflammation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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