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What's the remedy for a swollen big toe that is paining ?
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Big toe: You need to see your podiatrist for an exam and diagnosis as to why the toe is swollen and hurting.
Answered 12/23/2013
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Depends: It depends what the pain is from. Injury, gout, bursitis. In general i would use ice behind the swollen area, try Ibuprofen and elevation. See a podiatrist.
Answered 10/24/2015
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