how to treat a swollen, itchy big toe?

Question

Insect bite near ankle area around including near ankle and top part of foot has swollen up bit of a rash quite itchy now there is a dark red purple area around bite what do I do to treat it please?

Answer 1

See your doctor: You should let your doctor know you are having pain. He/she can examine you and possibly run tests to find out the cause.

Answer 2

Did : Did you have any recent trauma to the toe? Has this happened to you before? You could be dealing with a sprain, fracture (possibly hair line) or even a condition called gout (build up of uric acid). You should visit your primary care provider for work up and treatment. In the meantime an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) over the counter (ibuprofen, advil, or motrin) should help. Best of luck.

Answer 3

Athlete’s Foot: You may even have Athlete’s Foot. You should make an appointment with your Podiatrist. Make sure to rule out a fracture, and then you can be evaluated for a Tinea infection or Athlete’s foot.

Answer 4

Bumps on the body: Bumps and itching that start on the toe but then spread to your body could be many things, but the most important is to consult with a dermatologist of your choice since they have spread to your body.

Answer 5

Id reaction: Bumps on the toe very often are caused by an acute fungal infection. The bumps are small fluid filled blisters. This can lead to what is known as an id reaction in other parts of the body. Treat the foot bumps and the others will go away.

Answer 6

Antifungal cream: It could be a fungal infection. You could try an otc antifungal cream. However, if your toe is red and swollen, it could be a bacterial infection and you would need to see your podiatrist.

Answer 7

fungus: Possibly athletes foot for a quick simple answer. Try an antifungal first and if no improvement follow up with a podiatrist.

Answer 8

Try an : Antifungal cream first. If no success see a foot doc or dermatologist.

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