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A female asked:
i was stung by a bee yesterday on my toe. the toe is still swollen, red, itchy and also numb. anything i can do?
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Dr. Vern Christensen answered
Podiatry 26 years experience
Yes.: The redness and swelling are part of the bodies reaction to the bee sting. The histamine reaction and swelling of the toe are likely the reason for the pressure on the nerve and numbness you are feeling. Ice and elevation will help as well as an antihistamine (ie..OTC Benedryl). Give this a day or two and if it does not begin to resolve follow up with the foot doc.
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A female asked:
My toe is red, swollen, itchy, and painfull when i put pressure on it. What is it? I haven't tried anything yet to help.
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joy Jackson answered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
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.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
How to treat a swollen, itchy big toe?
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
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.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
I have bumps i get only on 1 side of mybody at a time that itch the more i itch the bigger they get and itch even more.They started on myleft toe and?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Narmo Ortiz answered
Podiatry 27 years experience
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.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Red itchy swollen big toe.. How to treat this quickly?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Matthew Wilkin answered
Podiatry 24 years experience
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.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
I have a red itchy spot on my big toe and second toe what is it?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Brent Rubin answered
Podiatry 41 years experience
fungus: Possibly athletes foot for a quick simple answer. Try an antifungal first and if no improvement follow up with a podiatrist.
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