Question 1

my foot is swollen and warm to touch. what should i do?

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Does not sound good: Could be infection, gout, stress fracture, circulatory disorders. More information may provide more of a clue. See physician to find out why.

Question 2

left foot swollen, reddish, and warm to touch. major pain by big toe and heel. came out of nowhere. could it be anything other than gout? thx in advnc

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Big toe pain: History of gout? Draw blood and check  for uric acid levels.  If elevated then gout is a more definitive diagnosis.  Any history of unusual activity , exercise or  different shoe wear?  Gout effects joints, if joints not involved then possible overuse syndrome.  Rec rest, ice, compression and elevation.  If continues without resolve get it checked out.

Question 3

i am experiencing  big toe pain (quality: warm to touch, pain in joint) . the following also describe me: joint swelling, foot pain, swollen foot, and difficulty walking. what should i do?

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Joint pain: needs to be evaluated by your doctor.  It could be anything from gout or something more involved.  Please get a diagnosis and you will be able to treat it as needed.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

both of my feet and knees get swollen, red and warm to touch, when i am on my feet for any amount of time. they also seem to have a pins and needle sensation in them. what is the cause?

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: Please see your doctor in person for this. You need a full examination and probably some lab testing to diagnose the underlying problem for these symptoms. They can also ask you more questions to get more detail on this, such as how long everything lasts, what you are doing when standing and other medical history. Unfortunately, we cannot do this on this section of the platform.

Question 5

both feet and ankles are swollen, red, and warm to touch which has gradually gotten worse over three weeks' time. itching from head to toe no rash?

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Evaluation: From what you have told me, I recommend that you see a physician and have some blood work done to look for systemic reasons for your symptoms. Do the ankles ache as well?

Question 6

i have a blister on my little toe due to tight shoes today i noticed a red patch on my foot it feels bruised but isn't swollen or warm to touch ?

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...soaking of feet..: 29 y/o says I have a blister on my little toe due to tight shoes Today I noticed a red patch on my foot I feels bruised but isn't swollen or warm to touch?  Nice warm Epson salt soaking of feet could help and  aloe or vit E lotion applied after, can be soothing. If  fever or other concerning symptoms appear, see the PCP.

Question 7

little toe broken? swollen and warm to touch, how can i tell?

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Fractured Toe: Needs an x-ray to be able to diagnosed and if not displaced just buddy tape is needed. See your podi.

Question 8

swollen painful ankle on one side. warm to touch.  could this be a blood clot?

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Possible.: Other possibilities are- cellulitis (infection), arthritis.

Question 9

i have a brown discolored lump on my lower left shin near my ankle. its swollen, it hurts and warm to touch and causes my ankle to swell. please help!

Accepted Answer

Possible Abscesses: It sounds like you may have some abscesses with or without cellulitis.  You may need antibiotics and possible drainage of the abscesses if they are fully formed.  In the meantime analgesia like paracetamol and ibuprofen will help but also running the area under hot water and soap as often as it is convenient should help.  You should let a doctor take a look at it.

Question 10

please help. in both hands and feet from the main knuckle and up to the tips of my fingers/toes, when they are in heat or get warm they visibly turn red, swell, warm to the touch and joint stiffness. veins swell,ears turn bright red and warm to touch?

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: There are such conditions that can provide these type of symptoms  see your primary care doctor or internist.

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My foot is swollen and warm to touch. what should i do?

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Left foot swollen, reddish, and warm to touch. major pain by big toe and heel. came out of nowhere. could it be anything other than gout? thx in advnc

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I am experiencing big toe pain (quality: warm to touch, pain in joint) . the following also describe me: joint swelling, foot pain, swollen foot, and difficulty walking. what should i do?

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Both of my feet and knees get swollen, red and warm to touch, when i am on my feet for any amount of time. they also seem to have a pins and needle sensation in them. what is the cause?

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Both feet and ankles are swollen, red, and warm to touch which has gradually gotten worse over three weeks' time. itching from head to toe no rash?

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I have a blister on my little toe due to tight shoes today i noticed a red patch on my foot it feels bruised but isn't swollen or warm to touch ?

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Little toe broken? swollen and warm to touch, how can i tell?

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Swollen painful ankle on one side. warm to touch. could this be a blood clot?

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I have a brown discolored lump on my lower left shin near my ankle. its swollen, it hurts and warm to touch and causes my ankle to swell. please help!

A member asked:

Please help. in both hands and feet from the main knuckle and up to the tips of my fingers/toes, when they are in heat or get warm they visibly turn red, swell, warm to the touch and joint stiffness. veins swell,ears turn bright red and warm to touch?

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