Question 1

what can  i do to fix my infected toe?

Accepted Answer

Infected toe: Go see a local podiatrist. The infection may need to be treated with antibiotics and or a minor procedure to open up the infection.

Question 2

how can i treat an infected large toe?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: If your toe is truly infected you will likely need antibiotics. If it is something minor you can try soaking with epsom salt. Follow up with your doctor especially if this has been present for more than few days.

Question 3

how do u know if you have an infected toe?

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See a doctor: Infections usually present with swelling, redness and sometimes drainage if there is an opening in the skin.  Infections are typically due to bacteria and usually are treated with antibiotics.

Question 4

i have an infected toe, how can i help it?

Accepted Answer

Infection: If you have an infection of your toe which is causes by an ingrown toenail, you can soak the toe in epsom salt and warm water which might help to alleviate some of your symptoms. You should seek further evaluation by your podiatrist.

Question 5

i have an infected toe, how do i remove it?

Accepted Answer

You would want to: Keep the toe, the nail would be better removed by a podiatrist who would give you local anesthesia. You may also need an antibiotic. Performing "bathroom surgery" often leads to bigger problems and can worsen the infection.

Question 6

how to tell when a toe is getting infected?

Accepted Answer

Redness, pain: The general signs of a skin infection on the toe or other parts of the body include redness, pain, tenderness to touch as well as discharge.  You may have 1 or more of this symptoms as a sign of an infection.

Question 7

i have an infected toe how should i get it better ?

Accepted Answer

You need a diagnosis: You need a diagnosis,  culture  and  appropriate antibiotics.  this could be a staph infection. See your physician now before it gets  worse

Question 8

baby brothers toe is infected, and i don't know what to do.. can you help?

Accepted Answer

See Podiatrist : To take a culture and place on antibiotic. If its from an ingrown nail a simple in office procedure can be done to remove it.

Question 9

my child has an infected toe from stubbing it. please advise what i can do

Accepted Answer

Home care: If the infection is just beginning, treating it on your own is appropriate. However, if redness is traveling proximally up the leg, then I would go to the emergency room. Soak the toe in warm/hot water. Apply antibiotic topically, cover with a bandaid until healed.

Question 10

what to do if i'm feeling so ill, and my toe is infected! someone help me please!!?

Accepted Answer

Go to a foot doctor: And get your toe fixed. You would need to clarify what you mean by feeling ill. Do you have a fever? How are you ill?

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