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What Causes Pain And Itching In The Small Toe?
3 weeks ago, My 91 year old mother started experiencing pain in her baby toe just prior to going to bed; by morning she reported a painful itching, with severe tenderness and redness. It got worse over the next few days. Her podiatrist put her on an antibiotic 10 days ago and recommended that she soak her foot 3 times a day in epson salt. He said it was a serious infection and that if it did not get better in a week she could risk losing her toe/toes. It s better, but then today the swelling and redness began to spread over her 3 toes (NOT big tow.) is it possible she has gout? and if so, what the recommendation for treatment and timeline?
Mon, 5 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection. It can be bacterial or fungal.
Some advices that I can give you are :
• Continue taking the antibiotics
• Keep the feet clean and dry
• Wear clean socks every day
• Don’t wear shoes that make your feet hot and sweaty
• Don’t share towels
• Throw out old shoes
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms seem to be related to an infection. It can be bacterial or fungal.
Some advices that I can give you are :
• Continue taking the antibiotics
• Keep the feet clean and dry
• Wear clean socks every day
• Don’t wear shoes that make your feet hot and sweaty
• Don’t share towels
• Throw out old shoes
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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