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My joint on my left foot, by my big toe has swollen, i have iced it up, and i have taken a 800mg ibuprofen. what else should i do ? more ice and

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Foot big toe swel : I would see foot specialist you may have gout or a bursitis of the joint if nsaid is not helping I would recommend X-rays and maybe a steroid injection but first lets find out what your dealing with....

Answered 11/25/2017

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Gout: You may have gout. See your physician as you need to have your auric acid level checked. Meanwhile Ibuprofen should be effective in controlling the discomfort

Answered 11/25/2017

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