Question 1

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 2

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!!

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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 3

a week ago my right big toe started to hurt so bad. i could barely walk on it.  since thanksgiving it has been, red, swollen and painful. ingrown toe?

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Great toe pain: Consider gout, fracture, sprain, ingrown nail, painful hallux valgus (bunion), infection, tumor(less likely, but possible).

Question 4

underside of hammerhead toe red, swollen, and painful where the pad of the toe touches the ground when walking, most often walking in house barefoot so it is not my shoes, but i do have ra and a discolored and thickened toenail?

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: You can see a foot doctor for evaluation and treatment, if needed. It may be due to your RA or it may have a different etiology altogether. So, see a podiatrist and they can evaluate your toe, including the toenails-likely fungal that can be treated. Good luck!

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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

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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

daughter's second toe red, painful to touch, and swollen. what should we do?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: You need to see the pediatrician or podiatrist for evaluation and treatment. There are many things that could be causing this issue.  She might have an infection, an insect bite, poison ivy or oak, arthritis attack etc. Causing this.  Do not guess, seek professional advice.

Question 9

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 10

what to do if i have red swollen little toes on both feet that are painful to the touch -why?

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Possibly : You were wearing tight shoes and developed bursitis, perhaps an infection.

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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!!

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A week ago my right big toe started to hurt so bad. i could barely walk on it. since thanksgiving it has been, red, swollen and painful. ingrown toe?

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Underside of hammerhead toe red, swollen, and painful where the pad of the toe touches the ground when walking, most often walking in house barefoot so it is not my shoes, but i do have ra and a discolored and thickened toenail?

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

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

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Daughter's second toe red, painful to touch, and swollen. what should we do?

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

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What to do if i have red swollen little toes on both feet that are painful to the touch -why?

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