Question 1

what are some remedies for a painful, swollen big toe?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face.  After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 2

i have a very painful, swollen big toe with a blister around the nail with yellow puss. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See Dr/Podiatrist: See a Dr or Podiatrist. It sounds like you have a localized skin infection called Cellulitis. This infection, caused by bacteria, is what is causing the pus and if left untreated, it can spread. Your Dr/Podiatrist may prescribe antibiotics and warm salt water soaks to kill the infection and ease the swelling.

Question 3

can anyone tell me what causes red swollen painful big toe that has no trauma?

Accepted Answer

Gout: Gout or an infection are the two most important causes.

Question 4

my big toe and the area around it is red, swollen, and painful. might be gout. what are foods i should eat and avoid? should i ice it? thank you!!

Accepted Answer

Maybe not so easy.: More to the point, before trying to self diagnose, have it examined and eliminate all doubt. Your symptoms seem to describe a gouty condition, and could very well be, but controlling diet may be only part of the solution. Your doctor can supply all the necessary information, as well as instruction, to help you deal with this.

Question 5

big toe very sensitive, painful, swollen and red..broken?

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Please have this : Checked. There are a number of possible problems. An infection needs to be ruled out. Recommend seeing your podiatrist.

Question 6

swollen extremely painful infected big toe. what can i take for this?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: There isn't really a quick fix.  Get it checked properly and the podiatrist can remove the sliver of nail that is causing the problem - nail avulsion.  It is an in-office procedure and does not have any significant down time.  Most folks typically return to their regular shoes and activities the same day.  If it is a chronic problem, the avulsion can be permanent and not bother you again.

Question 7

big toe swollen, slightly painful & red after dropping book on it. will it heal?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Depending on how long ago the trauma was, it might be a good idea to get an x-ray to rule out a fracture.

Question 8

i think i broke my big toe 8 weeks ago and now it bent forward and very swollen and painful what can i do i did no t go to hospital because i didn't th

Accepted Answer

Healed already: At this time frame the bone is already healed.  It will most likely stay the way it is until is can be surgically corrected.  Good luck!

Question 9

why is my big toe swollen and painful?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Possible it is broken or infected, go to the podiatrist who can tell you pretty quickly upon seeing it and taking an x-ray.

Question 10

tripped and bumped big toe and its now swollen and extremely painful, unable to bend it?

Accepted Answer

Need an xray.: Apply ice, keep foot end elevated, get xray done of the big toe to rule out fracture -big toe bones ,take ibuprofen or naproxen if you have no allergies for pain and consult bone specialist-orthopedician.

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