my big toe on my right foot got bruised a year ago and ever since, the left side has been puffy and red. every so often, it hurts and gets puss. what should i do?

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I have a redness around my toenail, and in a toe, not the bones, it hurts so much, it is hot to the touch, no puss, flares after activities?

Answer 1

Possibly ingrown: Based on your description, it is plausible that when you bruised the toe, it caused the toenail to become imbedded and what you see as puffy, red and with pus can actually an infected ingrown nail. See a podiatrist to have it checked and treated.

Answer 2

INGROWN TOENAIL: This is a chronic low grade infection with extra granulation tissue formation and pus inside. Soak ur foot in warm water in a bucket 30 min 1-2 times/day, put one tablespoonful epsom salt. Release the nail angle so that pus comes out. Remember, when you clip your nail, don't cut the corners, wear loose fitting shoes. See your podiatrist, you might need antibiotic and some surgical cleaning.

Answer 3

Ingrown toe nail : You toe nail is the dirtiest part of your foot and is probably infected need to seek professional help of a podiatrist.

Answer 4

Embedded nail: Sounds like an infected embedded nail margin. Start soaking in epsom salt and see your podiatrist asap ! happy feet ! -h-.

Answer 5

Ingrowing toenail: Go see a podiatrist and have them get that piece out. You WILL feel better after

Answer 6

Cramps: Put the petal to the metal. The cramps will go away, possible your drivers license also, if you get caught. I reccomend an escort.

Answer 7

Position: The position that your foot is in may be overstretching the muscles or putting pressure on the nerve and the cramp is the result.

Answer 8

Possible: Neuroma or tight shoes do to swelling.

Answer 9

Nerve irritation: It sounds like you might have pressure on the nerve. It needs to be checked out by a podiatrist.

Answer 10

Possible Neuroma: If the pain is between the third (middle toe) and the fourth toe (the one next to the little toe) this is likely a morton's neuroma...A pinched or enlarged nerve. Wearing wider shoes and avoiding tight shoes and socks can help. Injecting cortisone or an alcohol sclerosing solution in the area can help. Surgical excision would be a last resort if conservative treatments are not adequate.

Answer 11

Nerve irritation: The key is finding out which nerve may be irritated. You can have a peripheral neuropathy or even an irritation from a nerve in your back (radiculopathy) even though you may not have pain in your back. The toes you describe can be associated with the L5 nerve in your back. See a board certified pain specialist for help.

Answer 12

Diabetic new shoes n: Are you diabetic? Are you wearing new shoes? Any injury? Sitting in a new chair? You can ask you pcp to refer you to a neurologist.

Answer 13

Varies: Sounds like an interdigital nerve could be inflammed. This can be due to a number of reasons (trauma, tight shoes), and will likely resolve without treatment. If it persists or gets worse then a podiatrist may be helpful.

Answer 14

Bruising & swelling?: Have an x-ray taken. Usually with a break, there is bleeding from the bone which leads to swelling and bruising to the toe and surrounding area. This is not always the case, but when i see this, i always take an x-ray to see. The fact that you can move your toes does not mean it can't be broken. Too much depends on the site and extent of the break to recommend treatmnent options.

Answer 15

X-ray: Just because you can move your toes does not mean there is nof a fracture. You should have an x-ray taken.

Answer 16

Possibly: This problem can only be solved by seeing her doctor and being evaluated face-to-face. After a thorough examination, her doctor should be able to tell her what's wrong and what to do about it.

my big toe on my right foot got bruised a year ago and ever since, the left side has been puffy and red. every so often, it hurts and gets puss. what should i do?

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