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Suggest Treatment For Redness And Swelling In The Toe After Injury
Hi, I am a dancer and have to wear high heels for work...lately I ve noticed my pinky toe is red, swollen at the knuckle, and hurts when pressure is applied. This has been on and off but is more inflamed than usual. What do you suggest this may be and how can I aleviate it?
Tue, 13 Sep 2016
apply topical antibiotics and take oral cifixim 200 bd also. can take nsaids for pain too. keep the toe clean and avoid any further injury
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