Question 1

there's a red bump on the side of my big toe, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Bump: If the 'bump' is on the side of the big toe joint, it could be due to a bunion or a condition referred to as hallux limitus. This could be due to a bone enlargement or early degenerative joint diesease. If the bump is on the toe, then it could be due to irritation from a shoe, and or pivoting off the big toe during gait.A precription orhtotic can help reduce the irritation due to gait imbalance.

Question 2

i have a red bump on my big toe and it hurts what could it be from?

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: I assume there has been no injury. You don't mention how long the bump has been present. It could be an irritated chronic bunion,skin or nail infection.  Apply hot compresses intermittently,, wear noncompressing shoes and white cotton socks. See a physician or a podiatrist if not improving.

Question 3

i have a big red bump on my big toe. what should i do to get rid of it.

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Depends: Well, it really depends on what it is!  if it's a wart, then there are ways to get rid of them - if its an infection, then you might be need treatment for that (if it's painful or getting bigger, i would get it checked out).  If it's been there for a very very long time, maybe its just a "cherry angioma" which is totally not harmful.  If its new and causing concern, get it checked!

Question 4

i have a red bump on the outside of my right big toe. it doesn't hurt unless i press firmly on it and then it is just a bit tender. what is it?

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Bunion: Get checked out. Maybe a bunion   try a wider shoe or have surgery.

Question 5

my friend has a red bump on her big toe at the base of the toe nail (left side) , she cant go to a doctor right now , but it there any possibility medicines or anything she can put on it that can possibly help it ? if youll like she can send pictures.

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Ingrown nail?: There are several possible things this could be but most commonly ingrown nail/abcess is the culprit. Soak toe for 15 min twice a day in water with Epsom salts in it. Then apply Bacitracin to it.  Keep up routine until medical evaluation.

Question 6

what is the large red bump on the top of my foot?

Accepted Answer

Bug bite?: Could be a bug bite, do you have a picture?

Question 7

yesterday green lump that looked like large vein appeared on top of foot. felt bruised. today it's a small red bump surrounded by green bruise. dvt?

Accepted Answer

In theory : It would not be a DVT as the D stands for deep. There is the dorsal venous arch that could get a clot but it would be superficial. Clots in the foot are usually very painful to the exact spot of the clot. If you still have something there why not go get it checked out....

Question 8

my teenage son has skin peeling on the bottom of his foot/toes as well as a red bump on top near his toes that hurts, could it be athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Athletes foot  involves BOTH feet...If this rash is ONE SIDED . consult a Dermatologist!!!

Hope this helps

Dr Z

Question 9

out of nowhere i woke up to1 big red bump on 7 of my toes top knuckle part one of them has scab on it no itch but hurts looks like blisters but solid.

Accepted Answer

Shoe gear: It could be multiple causes, but since this is Acute and all 7 toes are affected. The first suspect would be your shoe gear. Did you start wearing different shoes? it could be the socks also.

Question 10

small red bump on the bottom of my foot. can i exercise?

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If its not painful : You can, but you still need to see the foot doc to figure out what that bump is.

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There's a red bump on the side of my big toe, what do i do?

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I have a red bump on my big toe and it hurts what could it be from?

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I have a big red bump on my big toe. what should i do to get rid of it.

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I have a red bump on the outside of my right big toe. it doesn't hurt unless i press firmly on it and then it is just a bit tender. what is it?

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My friend has a red bump on her big toe at the base of the toe nail (left side) , she cant go to a doctor right now , but it there any possibility medicines or anything she can put on it that can possibly help it ? if youll like she can send pictures.

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What is the large red bump on the top of my foot?

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Yesterday green lump that looked like large vein appeared on top of foot. felt bruised. today it's a small red bump surrounded by green bruise. dvt?

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My teenage son has skin peeling on the bottom of his foot/toes as well as a red bump on top near his toes that hurts, could it be athletes foot?

A member asked:

Out of nowhere i woke up to1 big red bump on 7 of my toes top knuckle part one of them has scab on it no itch but hurts looks like blisters but solid.

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Small red bump on the bottom of my foot. can i exercise?

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