Question 1

i can't bend my toes up or down?

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See a podiatrist: This is a broad question and could be caused by many factors.  Best to have an exam to determine the cause.

Question 2

right foot swollen don't know why? and i can't bend my toes. what can it be

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You should see : A doctor as it can be one of a number of things including but not limited to a fracture, an infection, gout.

Question 3

why do i keep getting cramp in toes and feet at night? sometimes can't bend my toes without getting cramp

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Cramps: Cramps can be as simple as being dehydrated  as well as more complicated like electrolyte imbalance. You don't state if you take diuretics or not which can help cause this too.   If adding 6 glasses of water per day doesn't help , see your podiatrist or family doctor.  If you are hypertensive consult family doc before adding water.

Question 4

my pt acted as though there could be something other than just nerve damage as to why i can't bend my toes except big toe?

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Muscle Weakness: Hello:  Weakness of the tendons to the toes has two main factors that must be assessed by a foot specialist.  First is if there is nerve damage.  Second if there muscle weakness or a problem with the tendon.  A foot specialist can make the diagnosis and order further tests based on your examination.

Question 5

the top of my foot hurts when i walk, so i end up limping, it hurts to sleep, i can't bend my toes without it hurting, i'm wondering if its broken?

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Possibly: I would recommend evaluation by a physician.  X-rays would be required to rule out a broken bone.

Question 6

i had a crush foot injury 6 months ago with no diagnosed tears or breaks but i still can't bend my toes and my foot often gets pins and needles. why?

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The injury...: A crush injury will damage nerves, tendons, ligaments, etc. Even if bones are not broken - which is rare in a crush injury.  These will take quite a while to heal and may give you permanent residual effects.  See a physical therapist for more rehab work.

Question 7

rolled my ankle in tall heels. there's a large bump under my ankle.massive pain even slightly up my leg. can't bend my toes and bear weight,what to do?

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Fractured : It is possible that you fractured the outside of your ankle and that could be the cause for the pain or you could have torn the ligaments supporting the outside of the ankle. You should be evaluated as soon as possible by and orthopedic surgeon. Most often this does not require surgery.

Question 8

i just got over vertigo and pretty sure i have a right ear infection, now my right leg is weak and i can't bend my toes. is this all connected?

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More to it: There is no connection between your ear infection and your lower extremity symptoms. You need a neurological examination.

Question 9

i can't bend my toe could it be small tissue damage?

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Something is wrong,,: Not sure what precisely you mean by small tissue damage. Usually, a problem with bone or can be related to issues with tendon.Which toe?

Question 10

i have a planlax fracture. i been having pain and swelling i can't bend my toe. it also have bump in the middle of my toe. does my toe require surgery?

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Probably not: If it is recent, then give it time for swelling to reduce. If it has been present for months, it probably won't change. If it is aligned well, you probably won't require surgery. If it is in the joint and does not get better over several months, then surgery may be necessary.

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I can't bend my toes up or down?

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Right foot swollen don't know why? and i can't bend my toes. what can it be

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Why do i keep getting cramp in toes and feet at night? sometimes can't bend my toes without getting cramp

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My pt acted as though there could be something other than just nerve damage as to why i can't bend my toes except big toe?

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The top of my foot hurts when i walk, so i end up limping, it hurts to sleep, i can't bend my toes without it hurting, i'm wondering if its broken?

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I had a crush foot injury 6 months ago with no diagnosed tears or breaks but i still can't bend my toes and my foot often gets pins and needles. why?

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Rolled my ankle in tall heels. there's a large bump under my ankle.massive pain even slightly up my leg. can't bend my toes and bear weight,what to do?

A member asked:

I just got over vertigo and pretty sure i have a right ear infection, now my right leg is weak and i can't bend my toes. is this all connected?

A member asked:

I can't bend my toe could it be small tissue damage?

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I have a planlax fracture. i been having pain and swelling i can't bend my toe. it also have bump in the middle of my toe. does my toe require surgery?

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