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Hey may you awnser my question please?,I have had some pain under my big to all of a sudden and it has grown slightly swollen compared to the other foot. I can walk on it with a bit of pain but bending my toes hurts quite a bit. Any suggestions on what this might be? Thank you.
Hello dear I understand your concern. Your symptoms could be due to hairline fracture/haematoma/joint effusion, gout, arthritis. Exact diagnosis should be made by physical examination, blood tests like ESR, CBC, RA factor, serum uric acid and x ray. Specific treatment will depend on cause. Meanwhile take following advises: Give completely rest Apply comfortable splint Warm pad application Wear comfortable foot wear Tablet diclofenac plus serritopeptidase Rise the leg while sleeping by putting pillow Hope this may help you
Contact further if follow up needed Best regards Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Big Toe?
Hello dear I understand your concern. Your symptoms could be due to hairline fracture/haematoma/joint effusion, gout, arthritis. Exact diagnosis should be made by physical examination, blood tests like ESR, CBC, RA factor, serum uric acid and x ray. Specific treatment will depend on cause. Meanwhile take following advises: Give completely rest Apply comfortable splint Warm pad application Wear comfortable foot wear Tablet diclofenac plus serritopeptidase Rise the leg while sleeping by putting pillow Hope this may help you Contact further if follow up needed Best regards Dr. Sagar