A member asked:

Hot, red toes at night. dr said l have a slipped disc pressing on a nerve, no blood test was done. does this sound right? would l need surgery or not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Not the disk: That's not what's making your toes turn red or get hot.

Answered 8/13/2016

1.1k views

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Hot, red toes at night. dr said l have a slipped disc pressing on a nerve, no blood test was done. does this sound right? would l need surgery or not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

My right leg is red at the knee and part of the calf its hot and a bit swollen Im worried does it sound like a blood clot? Im going to a clinic tomorrow is their anything I can do or take tonight?

A member asked:

Pain in ball of foot and 3 toes, toes also burn and turn red when standing too long. MRI normal, EMG shows pain is from pinched nerve. sound correct?

A member asked:

I have just had a partial toe nail removal surgery. They are still leaking watery blood. How long do I leave dressings on please?

A member asked:

I developed acute L arm ischemia hours after brachial artery catheter angiogram. Had surgery to remove clot. On 2 blood thinners and aspirin. Days later, having L calf pain/tightness feeling. No redness no swelling. Could I get another blood clot?

A member asked:

What type of test do they do for blood infections , i broke my leg and it gets all red or purple when i stand and blood pools in the foot , ultrasound?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Blood clot my husband just discover a blood clot in his foot, they did an emergency surgery 3 days ago but his foot is still swollen and have a redness is this serious? And he can hardy stand on his feet

Toes get red and hot to touch every night around 3 am. Looks like they're filled with blood. Im 18 years old. Had CBC and venous Doppler, both normal?

I have a pulmonary embolism after foot surgery about five weeks ago - I am on blood thinner tablets but I have a hot spot on my leg (same one I had surgery) its about midway between my ankle and my knee could this be another blood clot - my hips are?

I've had a pinching feeling in one spot in my calf for 3 days when i walk to point my toes but the area isn't red or hot. could this be a blood clot?

I have 3 inflamed, discoloured toes on right foot. Sometimes red,sometimes black.Dactylitis was suspected but all blood tests have come back clear. Dr seems at a loss- perhaps chilblains but they have not improved for months?anything you can suggest?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?