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What Causes Redness And Swelling In Toe Along With Pain?

I am being treated for r arthritis by a rheumatologist 1 injection of methotraxate 25mg once per wk for approx 2 mtgs. Yesterday my rt large toe swelled up & is quite reddish & aches. I am considering using Ibuprofen 400mg capsule to overcome the problem. Any advice would be appreciated. I take fenofibrate to control my chlorestoral 200mg daily & hydrochlorothiazide 25mg daily for HP both are normal with mds. I have no other known health problems. R Gardener Langley B.C. Canada
Wed, 23 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have redness and swelling in toe along with pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Angioedema or Impetigo. he blister could also be caused due to a shoe bite where tight shoes or sandals may rub on soft skin and cause fluid filled blisters. Sometimes swelling and discoloration of toe occur due to diabetes . I would suggest you to keep your foot in hot water tub with espom salt , apply over the counter antibiotics cream and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Also do not wear shoe for few days . Consult dermatologist if condition doesn't get well . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or anti fungal depending upon the diagnosis , also keep your feet in hot water tub with espom salt in it . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for diabetes like problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Redness And Swelling In Toe Along With Pain?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have redness and swelling in toe along with pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like Angioedema or Impetigo. he blister could also be caused due to a shoe bite where tight shoes or sandals may rub on soft skin and cause fluid filled blisters. Sometimes swelling and discoloration of toe occur due to diabetes . I would suggest you to keep your foot in hot water tub with espom salt , apply over the counter antibiotics cream and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Also do not wear shoe for few days . Consult dermatologist if condition doesn t get well . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or anti fungal depending upon the diagnosis , also keep your feet in hot water tub with espom salt in it . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist for diabetes like problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari