Question 1

my pinky toe is swollen and red. it is painful to touch as well. what could be the cause of this problem?

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????: More info would certainly be helpful. New pair of shoes? Bump it and possibly broken?

Question 2

what could cause my pinky toe to be swollen and red?

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See your doctor: It's usually injury, infection, or inflammation.

Question 3

my pinky toe is red, swollen and tender to the touch, what's wrong?

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injury: Did you injure it, do you have ingrown toenail, see a podiatrist for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 4

my boyfriends pinky toe is very red swollen and the nail was cut off almost entirely. now, there is puss and blood coming from underneth the nail.

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Paronychia?: Sounds infected. Source may have been the injured border of the nail. May need antibiotics.  Hard to say from here, but if this is progressing rather than getting better I would get to your doc.

Question 5

why does my pinky toe look red and swollen? could it be broken?

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Swollen toe: There are a number of possibilities for a swollen toe: gout, arthritis, ingrown toe nail, fungal infection, bacterial infection and trauma. See your local doctor for a diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

outer pinky toe is very red and a bit swollen, possible corn? very sensitive to touch so if it is a corn i can't file it down. suggestions?

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Soften: If it is a corn, then soaking your foot in warm water for 10 min or so should soften it so you can file it off. If not then see a podiatrist. Could be an early infection.

Question 7

i really stubbed the top of my toe, when i hit it i heard a snap. it's the one beside the pinky toe, at the time i could bend it so i dont think its broke. its stiff and swollen turning red and blue what can i do to help it? little pain to. tyvm?

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: Without an x-ray you cannot tell whether or not it is fractured. However having black and blue is indicative of soft tissue damage. I would ice the area for the first 24 to 48 hours and then start using contrast bath or heat. To provide stability you can tape it to an adjacent digit. Also recommend a stiff sole shoe. Full examination for proper care and for best results

Question 8

i've a swollen red and itchy pinky toe for the past few days. do u know what this could be?

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Many things: 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 9

i have a small bump on the left side of my right pinky toe.it is red and swollen.what is it?

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Could be anything: It really could be anything ranging from an injury to a soft tissue or bony growth, a callous or even a foreign body. Without a proper physical examination, you will not be able to tell what it is.  It would be best to consult with your healthcare provider or podiatrist to determine what is going on with this toe.

Question 10

i stubbed my pinky toe 3 days ago and its still very painful today. swollen, red, cant move it, cant touch it. what could be the matter with my toe?

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It could be: fractured or infected.  If there was even the slightest break in the skin, it's possible that bacteria on the surface of the skin is now causing an infection called cellulitis.  It also possible that you fractured your toe.  Infection is more likely if the redness continues to spread and streak up your toe/foot and is warm to touch compared to surrounding skin. You should be seen by a Dr.

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My pinky toe is swollen and red. it is painful to touch as well. what could be the cause of this problem?

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What could cause my pinky toe to be swollen and red?

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My pinky toe is red, swollen and tender to the touch, what's wrong?

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My boyfriends pinky toe is very red swollen and the nail was cut off almost entirely. now, there is puss and blood coming from underneth the nail.

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Why does my pinky toe look red and swollen? could it be broken?

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Outer pinky toe is very red and a bit swollen, possible corn? very sensitive to touch so if it is a corn i can't file it down. suggestions?

A member asked:

I really stubbed the top of my toe, when i hit it i heard a snap. it's the one beside the pinky toe, at the time i could bend it so i dont think its broke. its stiff and swollen turning red and blue what can i do to help it? little pain to. tyvm?

A member asked:

I've a swollen red and itchy pinky toe for the past few days. do u know what this could be?

A member asked:

I have a small bump on the left side of my right pinky toe.it is red and swollen.what is it?

A member asked:

I stubbed my pinky toe 3 days ago and its still very painful today. swollen, red, cant move it, cant touch it. what could be the matter with my toe?

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