Question 1

will having my broken ankle up help with my swollen toes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Elevation will help swelling in the entire foot and leg.

Question 2

what could be causing swollen toes on just one foot?

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Not sure: Possibly ill fitting shoes - lots of things can cause toe swelling.  See a doctor.

Question 3

what doctor to see for swollen toes and ball of foot?

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See a Podiatrist: Podiatrists are physicians who specialize in the medicine and surgery of the foot and ankle.  Podiatric medicine is the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the foot, ankle and lower leg using drugs, physical therapy, orthotic devices and surgery.

Question 4

i broke my toe a week ago, flew from sydney to south africa (14hr flight) my leg is swollen up to my calf and the toe and my right side of my foot is now extremely painful. should i see a dr, go to emergency or just watch it?

Accepted Answer

See doctor now: This sounds like you have a blood clot and requires immediate evaluation and treatment. Go right now!

Question 5

i got a bee sting on my toe now my foot and entire leg is swollen.. it has been 19 hours now. it's progressively getting worse?

Accepted Answer

Arthus Reaction: It is evident that your body didn't like the bee and has had a significant allergic reaction to the bites. This is not uncommon and usually represents the blood vessels leaking fluid out to surround any injected bug vomit to prevent it from getting into the blood. I  like to look at bites if they get that intensity of a reaction and be sure infection is not setting in.Have it checked.

Question 6

28 yrs& having pain from below the knee to toes & bottom of foot.toes & foot feels numb & it hurts to put weight on it and walk.front of leg swollen?

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With any: unusual pain, swelling and numbness in the leg and foot it is highly recommended that you get seen in person by your doctor as soon as possible.  You will likely need some lab work done and possibly an xray.  Most important is to get a proper history and physical which will give an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Question 7

my 8 yr old has her plnky toe swollen in both legs.she wears tights to school and her feet sweat it seems could it be bcos of that. no other complaint?

Accepted Answer

Change shoes: She probably has tightly fitting shoes that place too much pressure on her pinky toes. I recommend having her wear sandals or flip flops at home and taking her to a shoe store for proper fitting shoes.

Question 8

the bottoms of my feet hurt so bad after taking dead skin off them. in between my toes was really itchy. i have swollen legs and my legs are hurting me so badly pain scale 10. i've had the swelling since november. it's worse tonight deep achy?

Accepted Answer

: You may have Athlete's foot which can cause redness, flakiness, peeling, or cracking of the skin on the feet. It sometimes has an itch, sting, or burn, or simply feel uncomfortable. It is located on the soles of the feet, the areas between the toes, and sometimes the toenails. You need to use an antifungal product such as clotrimazole. The swollen legs that hurt are aothe problem.

Question 9

should i seek medical attention? my left leg and foot is so swollen, i can't move my toes. also has what seems to be a rash that looks like broken blood vessels. my leg is also red and warm to the touch

Accepted Answer

Go : Go to the hospital immediately. You seen to have a pretty bad infection. You could be in danger of loosing your foot or leg especially if you are diabetic. Act immediately you are playing with fire.

Question 10

my mother has congestion heart failure. she just got out of the hospital.    her feet and legs are swollen.  her toes are blue and she sleeps a lot.  ?

Accepted Answer

Sorry to: hear this but ..is there a question here?

Ask again...BTW the situation you describe is consistent with your mom's diagnosis but indicates that she might
require ongoing treatment (medication adjustments etc) and I assume she is being followed by her physician(s) CLOSELY...I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD LET HER DOCS KNOW about her blue toes....as soon as practicable!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

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I broke my toe a week ago, flew from sydney to south africa (14hr flight) my leg is swollen up to my calf and the toe and my right side of my foot is now extremely painful. should i see a dr, go to emergency or just watch it?

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I got a bee sting on my toe now my foot and entire leg is swollen.. it has been 19 hours now. it's progressively getting worse?

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28 yrs& having pain from below the knee to toes & bottom of foot.toes & foot feels numb & it hurts to put weight on it and walk.front of leg swollen?

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My 8 yr old has her plnky toe swollen in both legs.she wears tights to school and her feet sweat it seems could it be bcos of that. no other complaint?

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The bottoms of my feet hurt so bad after taking dead skin off them. in between my toes was really itchy. i have swollen legs and my legs are hurting me so badly pain scale 10. i've had the swelling since november. it's worse tonight deep achy?

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Should i seek medical attention? my left leg and foot is so swollen, i can't move my toes. also has what seems to be a rash that looks like broken blood vessels. my leg is also red and warm to the touch

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My mother has congestion heart failure. she just got out of the hospital. her feet and legs are swollen. her toes are blue and she sleeps a lot. ?

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