Question 1

my big toe and next toe are numb?

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Numbness: The numbness like this is typically caused by a pinched nerve on the top of the foot. Either a bone spur pinching the nerve or even tight laced shoes could cause this.

Question 2

i have a crack in between my big toe and the next. also itches?

Accepted Answer

Usually fungus: This is usually caused by fungus, although there are other possibilities. An over the counter antifungal cream used for 3-4 weeks should help. If not, see a skin doctor for a more detailed evaluation.

Question 3

deep laceration under  big toe and next to big toe,. its more than 12 hours now...should be stiched?

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Laceration: It will heal faster--and have less chance of infection if you had the laceration repaired

Question 4

little red dots on my big toe and next one. no pain. fungus under toenails though. what can the red dots be?

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Red dots : near toes could be an extension of fungus onto the skin from your toenail. Get some help and see a podiatrist or skin doctor for more clarification and treatment.

Question 5

i have tiny hard red bumps in-between my big toe and the next toe. and the skin is peeling off around them. but they don't hurt or itch.

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I would apply : A topical over the counter hydrocortisone cream three times a day and see if this gets better. It sounds like a dermatitis. Many times over the counter may not be strong enough but its worth a shot before seeing a doctor.

Question 6

big toe turning blue?

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Circulation: Without a prior history of trauma to case bruising, my first thought would be poor circulation. As tissues receive less oxygenated blood, they turn blue and dusky. This needs to be checked promptly. See a podiatrist for an examination. If findings warrant, they will order circulation testing and possibly even refer you to a vascular surgeon.

Question 7

my big toe is painful?

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Many possibilities: Could be a fracture, strain, sprain, infection, gout, many different systemic diseases, etc.  See a podiatrist for a physical exam and possibly x-ray.

Question 8

why does my big toe hurt?

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Many possibilities: Would help if you stated where on the toe, could be shoes don't fit properly, ingrown toenail, arthritis of a joint, hallux limitis, gout, infection, fracture.....always helps when in the question you can give as much detail as possible for us to narrow down the possibilities....

Question 9

ocassional brief pain in big toe?

Accepted Answer

Shoes: Check to see if the pain is related to certain shoes.

Question 10

what causes the big toe to swell?

Accepted Answer

Various answers: This may be caused by gout if the toe is red, hot and swollen that you can barely touch it.  An ingrown toenail will have swelling and pain on the side of the nail.  A broken bone or contusion will cause a deeper bone pain upon pushing to the area.  For a more definitive answer, see your podiatrist.

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Deep laceration under big toe and next to big toe,. its more than 12 hours now...should be stiched?

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Little red dots on my big toe and next one. no pain. fungus under toenails though. what can the red dots be?

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I have tiny hard red bumps in-between my big toe and the next toe. and the skin is peeling off around them. but they don't hurt or itch.

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Big toe turning blue?

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My big toe is painful?

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