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I still have swelling 4 weeks after i fractured my big toe, what can i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

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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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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.

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2018

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A member asked:

I still have swelling 4 weeks after i fractured my big toe, what can i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arnold Beresh answered

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

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