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My middle toe broke 7 weeks ago in the bottom of the distal phalange. it still hurts and it is stiff and cannot bend it.should i go see a podiatrist?
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It is OK.: Since you use your foot a lot, it is not unusual to have pain even weeks after you broke them.A podiatrist may help y giving you an antiinflammatory medicine for pain and a device to help you ease the pain when walking.There is no surgery that can be done.
Answered 10/8/2013
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Good idea: They will xray and give advice.
Answered 4/26/2015
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Have it evaluated.: You may need and x-ray. Have it evaluated and get the appropriate treatment.
Answered 3/10/2014
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Need an X-ray.: A 7 week old fracture has already started healing. An X-ray is required to properly evaluate it. A Podiatrist or Orthopaedist would be the proper physician.
Answered 5/1/2015
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Probably : It is common for a toe to be stiff and swollen and difficult to bend at 7 weeks after a fracture. However, it might be a good idea to see your podiatrist and get the toe X-rayed and checked.
Answered 5/5/2015
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