A 26-year-old female asked:
on my left foot my little toe have been swollen for 4days did xrays its not broken now my toe next to that one is swollen how to get the swollen down?
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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered
14 years experience Podiatry
Ice, taping and rest: Toe swelling can last for weeks if not months for trauma. Because there's so little fat and tissue around the toe, swelling occurs without resistance. Icing, taping and massage can help decrease swelling but most likely will need a lot of patience.
Answered on Oct 23, 2017
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Dr. Garland Martin answered
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Foot: It is probably very bruised and contused but an xray would be diagnositc if looking for a fracture. So yes i would get an xray.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gerson marius Kolbe answered
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Painful foot: I would suggest that you go to see your GP to have it evaluated as soon as possible. X-rays is probably needed but your GP will decide what to do. It ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Bates jr. answered
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Evaluation ASAP: Even without pain this should be evaluated ASAP. It is always a good idea when something supposedly stable suddenly changes.
A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Boris Sheynin answered
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Soft tissue swelling: Soft tissue swelling could occur due to venous or lymphatic outflow problems. Start with venous and arterial doppler.
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