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What Causes Swollen & Itchy Toes?

hi i have a problem with a toe. started few weeks ago i woke up in the middle of the night with both toes itching then it got swollen but then was ok but still now sometimes when i put the heating on it itch and it get red not all the toes get swollen
Sat, 7 Mar 2020
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Hello

Many thanks for contacting healthcare magic

What I can infer based on your description of complaints is that you are suffering from metatarsalgia and foot strain.
It would have been more helpful if you would have mentioned your age and any medication you were on ,,, still what I can suggest is that you wear proper fitting footwear and see in between the toes for any redness or bruising as this usually suggests a local infection between the toes due to sweating .
Keep these areas dry and also use soft footwear
If by these remedies the pain does not reduce then consult your doctor

Hope I have answered your queries

Wish you a speedy recovery
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What Causes Swollen & Itchy Toes?

Hello Many thanks for contacting healthcare magic What I can infer based on your description of complaints is that you are suffering from metatarsalgia and foot strain. It would have been more helpful if you would have mentioned your age and any medication you were on ,,, still what I can suggest is that you wear proper fitting footwear and see in between the toes for any redness or bruising as this usually suggests a local infection between the toes due to sweating . Keep these areas dry and also use soft footwear If by these remedies the pain does not reduce then consult your doctor Hope I have answered your queries Wish you a speedy recovery