Question 1

what will help reduce toe swelling?

Accepted Answer

Ice: Compression, you can purchase coban one inch in a pharmacy and wrap your toe. Start from the nail area and work your way to the base of the toe. Do not cut off your circulation doing this.

Question 2

what can i do about toe swelling and pain?

Accepted Answer

Ice and elevation: Toe pain especially 1st toe pain can come from a variety of factors such as gout. If the toe is red hot and swollen then you will need to consult your local podiatrist.  Also, if any trauma happen to the toe with swelling, ice and elevation are great techniques to reduce swelling and pain.

Question 3

how common is it for somebody to get toe swelling?

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Toe swelling: Unfortunately, the causes of a digit swelling are numerous. From infectious to traumatic to orthopedic to metabolic.The cause of the swelling needs to be determined so that appropriate treatment plan can be implemented. Swelling of a toe is not uncommon, however.

Question 4

how long does it take for toe swelling to go down?

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It depends: On what caused it. For example toe swelling as a post op complication is difficult to get rid of and takes a long time. Toes can be wrapped ( be careful not to cut off circulation) with a material like coban, or coflex one inch.

Question 5

41 year old male having toe swelling and pain after toes being cold?

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Have it evaluated.: Some causes of toe swelling can include localized issues such as arthritis, infection, ingrown toe nails, trauma (fracture, sprain, and tendonitis, tight shoes) and side effects to medication.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 6

my child had toe swelling that became painful after a month. what should we do?

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See apodiatrist: This is abnormal and could indicate an infection, or maybe an ingrown toenail.

Question 7

cause of big toe swelling?

Accepted Answer

Gout, infection...: There are many possibilities. Gout is a common cause of swelling and is accompanied by redness, warmth and pain.  A nail infection can also cause swelling and pain.  A sprain of the joint may cause swelling too.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: big toe swelling?

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Mr. Big Stuff.: Described as an edematous toe or an enlargement of the great toe area caused by the retention of water. This swelling may or may not be accompanied by redness, heat, pain or a limited range of movement.

Question 9

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for toe swelling?

Accepted Answer

Toe swelling: Once the cause of the swelling is determined, the appropriate treatment can be implemented. For example, if the swelling is  infectious in nature, antibiotics can be used. If the cause is gout, then Allopurinol can be utilized. But the cause needs to be determined. See a specialist.

Question 10

i have severe toe swelling after i rolled my ankle, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated.: Some causes of toe swelling can include localized issues such as arthritis, infection, ingrown toe nails, trauma (fracture, sprain, and tendonitis, tight shoes) and side effects to medication.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

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