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What Causes Inflammation Of Toe Making It Red And Painful?
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I went to bed with swollen feet as im 35 weeks pregnant and i woke up in the morning and my right big toe was inflammed and red and very painful. I had no symptoms prior to this and no bites or anything. Its the 2nd day and i can barely walk on it and my Dr wasnt sure and put me on antibiotics and told me to put icy cold on it. Could it have anything to do with the swelling of my feet from my pregnancy?
I went to bed with swollen feet as im 35 weeks pregnant and i woke up in the morning and my right big toe was inflammed and red and very painful. I had no symptoms prior to this and no bites or anything. Its the 2nd day and i can barely walk on it and my Dr wasnt sure and put me on antibiotics and told me to put icy cold on it. Could it have anything to do with the swelling of my feet from my pregnancy?
Wed, 8 Jul 2015
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at this week of pregnancy there will be pressure effect which compresses the veins causing the swelling of both the lower limbs. in such case even a minor injury could have cause the condition you have described above.
since you are pregnant it is not advisable to take pain killers although can take paracitamol 500 mg if pain is too much.
take rest. apply ice over the swelling an keep your foot elevated at level more than your heart or chest when you sleep by placing a pillow or two below it.
Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.
Have a wonderful time ahead.
Best Regards!
Dr. Arunmozhi varman
at this week of pregnancy there will be pressure effect which compresses the veins causing the swelling of both the lower limbs. in such case even a minor injury could have cause the condition you have described above.
since you are pregnant it is not advisable to take pain killers although can take paracitamol 500 mg if pain is too much.
take rest. apply ice over the swelling an keep your foot elevated at level more than your heart or chest when you sleep by placing a pillow or two below it.
Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.
Have a wonderful time ahead.
Best Regards!
Dr. Arunmozhi varman
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