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I still have swelling 4 weeks after i fractured my big toe, what can i do?
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See below: Elevate you foot, soak in warm water with epsom salt and alternate with ice pack.
Answered 11/17/2012
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Wrap the toe: With coban or coflex material. You can also "milk" the toe by applying pressure ofrom top to bottom and the side to side alternating. Ice and oral antiinflatorries are useful as well.
Answered 5/16/2018
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