Question 1

how long does it take for swelling and redness to go away after getting a swollen toe? mine is still red and a little swollen after stubbing it 2 and a half weeks ago?

Accepted Answer

: Your toe should not still be red and swollen after 2 and a half weeks. It is important that you see your doctor or podiatrist immediately, especially if you are a diabetic, before you lose your toe.

Question 2

what is wrong with the base of big toe..so much pain, redness, swollen, can't really walk on it and it keeps cracking and popping when i do walk on it?

Accepted Answer

Gout: You may be suffering from gout, you need to see your doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

48 hrs ago i developed severe toe pain with swelling & redness.  it's still swollen & red,  but not very painful.  should i see a doctor? ddx?

Accepted Answer

1out of 3 ain't bad.: As with most conditions developing into a painful, swollen and  red condition, knowing the proximal clinical history is necessary to determine the cause, problem and solution. The good thing is that at least the pain appears to be resolving. Give the toe a little more time to see if the redness and swelling also reduce. If things don't improve, then a foot specialist may be the next person to see.

Question 4

something bit the bottom of my toe this morning. my toes are swollen and redness is moving up my foot even after taking benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Accepted Answer

Seek immediate: Attention as you may have an infection. I would go to the ER if it is night time by you.

Question 5

i really stubbed my toe yesterday its very swollen has bruising and blackness and redness all around my little toe i don't know what to do it hurts so bad?

Accepted Answer

Pain medication: If the 5th toe is not deformed you may have sustained a non displaced fracture.Keep weight of the toe. May see your doctor.

Question 6

the bottom pad of my left big toe is swollen.no pain or redness,  just puffy on the pad. did not injure it. no ingrown toenail. any ideas what it is?

Accepted Answer

Fat pad: , there is a fat pad present underneath the toes or metatarsal pads.

Question 7

bottom of toes red and swollen?

Accepted Answer

It could be...: Contact irritant dermatitis, athlete's foot, infection, etc.  See a podiatrist or dermatologist for an exam, diagnosis, and then proper treatment.

Question 8

my middle toe is red on the side swollen, why?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Including infection, gout, fracture, an arthritic condition. I'd visit a doctor.

Question 9

the toe next to my big to is red swollen and painful to touch. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

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 10

my middle toe has been swollen and slightly red for 4-5 days. it slightly hurts. why?

Accepted Answer

Injury/ infection: Should have it evaluated.  This could be inflammation, infection or injury   dr l.

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How long does it take for swelling and redness to go away after getting a swollen toe? mine is still red and a little swollen after stubbing it 2 and a half weeks ago?

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What is wrong with the base of big toe..so much pain, redness, swollen, can't really walk on it and it keeps cracking and popping when i do walk on it?

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48 hrs ago i developed severe toe pain with swelling & redness. it's still swollen & red, but not very painful. should i see a doctor? ddx?

A member asked:

Something bit the bottom of my toe this morning. my toes are swollen and redness is moving up my foot even after taking benadryl (diphenhydramine).

A member asked:

I really stubbed my toe yesterday its very swollen has bruising and blackness and redness all around my little toe i don't know what to do it hurts so bad?

A member asked:

The bottom pad of my left big toe is swollen.no pain or redness, just puffy on the pad. did not injure it. no ingrown toenail. any ideas what it is?

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Bottom of toes red and swollen?

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My middle toe is red on the side swollen, why?

A member asked:

The toe next to my big to is red swollen and painful to touch. what do i do?

A member asked:

My middle toe has been swollen and slightly red for 4-5 days. it slightly hurts. why?

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