Question 1

what is the definition or description of: toe injuries and disorders?

Accepted Answer

What ?: You have asked several very vague questions? Is there a specific problem that you are having?

Question 2

thoughts with regard to applying darwinian medicine (e.g., no nsaids) to minor injuries (sprains, contusions, and broken fings./toes)?

Accepted Answer

Fever in 5 month bab: You can give tylenol (acetaminophen) drops 0.4 ml and can be repeated if needed every 4 hours.If fever persists then the baby needs to be checked by your pediatrician.

Question 3

swollen middle finger- 10 days, swollen 2nd toe- 1 day - no injury, elevated sed rate and elevated crp.  all other standard and rheumatoid , gout blood work markers normal.  lyme disease- neg - thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Osteomyelitis: Two blood cultures and monitor for fever. Start antibiotics after culture. Obtain a MRI.
Infection is one possible cause.

Question 4

i have a swollen right foot  and ankle no injury its been this way about a week. i was an iv drug user for awhile what could  be the cause?

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You would need to : Be evaluated, so many things can cause swelling. The fact it is unilateral adds to the differential diagnosis a blood clot. Usually, in a blood clot the calf would be swollen or painful. (Though, doesn't always have to be)

Question 5

what medicine can you give a child with hand foot and mouth disease?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If fever, you can use acetaminophen for comfort, but most can do well without. Mouth sores are comforted by cold fluids or ice chips. The sores just need to be cleaned and watched. Body sweat makes them itch more and sores can get bacterial infections.

Question 6

i take immunosuppresive & other drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. is there severe risk from hand foot and mouth disease if a child in my family has it?

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If you are unlucky: Persons on immuno-suppressive meds have a suppressed immune system! they should avoid sick people, if at all possible. Wearing a medical face mask, along with good hand-washing, can help avoid catching viruses. The current coxsackie a6 strain, in the news, is causing worse hand-foot-mouth symptoms than the typical strain. Bad symptoms include high fevers, vomiting, diarrhea, brain problems, etc...

Question 7

what's should i do with a stubbing injury on my toe?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: If your toe is not progressing, have it evaluated. Most of the time, if the toe is in good alignment, a good stiff shoe and limited use will allow for improvement. If pain persists, have it evaluated. Dr l.

Question 8

toe injury..how do i know what type of injury it is?

Accepted Answer

X-rays: Seeing a doctor and getting x-rays will tell you if you fractured the toe or not. If you have swelling, bruising and pain of the little toe and movement is reduced or the toe appears out of alignment, it may indicate it is broken. X-rays will make the diagnosis. Other forms of injury might include a contusion, hyperextension injury, flaring up of arthritis.  Your podiatrist can help sort this out.

Question 9

i think i may have fractured my toe about two days ago now. if i described the injury, could you confirm?

Accepted Answer

Not 100% confirmable: To absolutely confirm, you need an x-ray.  In the meantime, buddy tape the toes and wear very supportive , flat, hard-soled shoes if possible. If the pain goes away within a week or less, it probably isn't fractured.

Question 10

my big left toe nail is slightly blue. i dont recall any injury to it. sometimes it looks normal but most of the time its blue. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

: If you do not have any associated pain of the affected toe or your foot, just watching it for now. If pain occurs, you need to see your doctor. If you have significant underlying medical problems such as poor controlled diabetes or hypertension you need to be examined.

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What is the definition or description of: toe injuries and disorders?

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Thoughts with regard to applying darwinian medicine (e.g., no nsaids) to minor injuries (sprains, contusions, and broken fings./toes)?

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Swollen middle finger- 10 days, swollen 2nd toe- 1 day - no injury, elevated sed rate and elevated crp. all other standard and rheumatoid , gout blood work markers normal. lyme disease- neg - thoughts?

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I have a swollen right foot and ankle no injury its been this way about a week. i was an iv drug user for awhile what could be the cause?

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What medicine can you give a child with hand foot and mouth disease?

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I take immunosuppresive & other drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. is there severe risk from hand foot and mouth disease if a child in my family has it?

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What's should i do with a stubbing injury on my toe?

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Toe injury..how do i know what type of injury it is?

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I think i may have fractured my toe about two days ago now. if i described the injury, could you confirm?

A member asked:

My big left toe nail is slightly blue. i dont recall any injury to it. sometimes it looks normal but most of the time its blue. what can it be?

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