A 42-year-old member asked:
how do u know if you have an infected toe?
3 doctor answers
Dr. Todd Skiles answered
31 years experience Podiatry
See a doctor: Infections usually present with swelling, redness and sometimes drainage if there is an opening in the skin. Infections are typically due to bacteria and usually are treated with antibiotics.
Answered on Feb 5, 2013
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Dr. Fred Birnbaum commented
43 years experience Podiatry
The hallmark of infection is PAIN!
This is usually accompanied by redness, swelling and sometimes .
Feb 5, 2013
Dr. Payam Rafat answered
22 years experience Podiatry
Pain, swelling, red: Pain, swelling redness are signs of a local infection. People may later develop systemic signs of infection which including fever and chills if the infection is severe.
Answered on Oct 4, 2016
Dr. Carlos Rojas answered
11 years experience Podiatry
Infected or not : Basic signs of local infection: pain, redness, inflammation, warmth.
Answered on Oct 18, 2016
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Dr. David Hettinger answered
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Ususlly....: There will be redness, increase in temperature, swelling and pain.
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
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See doctor: You may need an antibiotic.
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Newman answered
32 years experience Podiatry
See a podiatrist: They can adequately treat your infected toe with medicine and local surgery if necessary. Do not try "bathroom surgery" at home- you might make the i ... Read More
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marc Singer answered
38 years experience Podiatry
Infected toe: Go see a local podiatrist. The infection may need to be treated with antibiotics and or a minor procedure to open up the infection.
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