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Bottom Big Toe
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6 year old bleeding bottom big toe every time he goes to the pool?
Avoid the pool: Have his toe examined by his pediatrician or a podiatrist. There may be a small fissure/cut that may be present. Any opening in the skin can risk entry of bacteria and can risk an infection. ...Read more
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Toes (Definition)
Toes are the digits at the ends of the feet, most people have 10 and they normally ...Read more
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Pain on bottom of big toe when stepping or pressing on it. Almost feels like a stinging pain. What could this be?
Sesmoiditis: This is called sesmoiditis. There are two pea shaped bones on the bottom of the big toe, and with certain activities and shoewear (i.E heels), these bones can get inflamed. Usually gets better, but takes a long time. An easy solution is to pick up something called a dancer's pad that you stick inside your shoe to take pressure off of the bottom of the big toe. ...Read more
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How to remove a callus on bottom of big toe?
See a foot doctor: A foot doctor can give you a accurate diagnosis to determine if it is callus and can the debride it if necessary. ...Read more
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Joint at bottom of big toe enlarged and painful?
Arthritis: Actually it could be a number of different things but if it has all of a sudden become red, hot, swollen, and painful it may be gout. If it has been developing over many years then it is likely something called "hallux limitus" or "hallux rigidus" which is basically an arthritic process of the big toe joint that over time causes limitation of motion. I would recommend seeing a podiatrist. ...Read more
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What is the best treatment for bone spur in bottom of big toe?
Best??: If you can be comfortable with a change in shoes or a pad - good. If padding or shoe change does not work other conservative measures are not likely to work either. Surgery would then be your best course. ...Read more
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My 10 month old baby's bottom of big toe has what looks like a lump(soft) and is bright red? What could thos be?
Toe push off.: It would reasonable to assume that you baby will use his legs to forcibly push his feet against anything his foot can come in contact with. Check to see if this is not happening. Foot or toe pressure against the crib, for example. Could be the beginning of a inflamed toe secondary to pressure. ...Read more
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I was diagnosed with ganglion cyst on bottom of big toe. After 1 week cyst is no longer painful & swelling gone down. Will pain come back?
It could, but: It depends on what was the trigger for the ganglion to develop. Often it is from some sort of minor injury or irritation of the area. It also may never return, so there's no need to do anything other than wait and see. ...Read more
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After small ganglion cyst is surgically removed from bottom of big toe will my foot be completely normal as it was before the cyst appeared?
Near normal: Ganglion cyst excision is typically very well tolerated. The symptoms that you were experiencing preop restively will likely improve. However, as with all surgical procedures there will be scarring and this may or may not be painless. ...Read more
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M57, prediabetic, fasting glucose 120, should I be worried about little sore on the bottom of big toe.
Yes!!!: Little sores or wounds can quickly develop to big problems leading to infection, amputation, etc. See a podiatrist today, don't delay! you need a specialist asap! ...Read more
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M57, I am prediabetic, fasting glucose 120. Should i be worried about one ulcer on the bottom of big toe.
Yes!!!!: You are at risk for infection, amputation, sepsis leading to death. Sorry for the dramatics but please see a podiatrist today! the earlier it's treated appropriately by a specialist the better! ...Read more
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Son is swimmer. He got a huge blister on bottom of big toe playing frisbee. Blister has popped and is red/raw. How should we care for it?
Antibiotic Ointment: It's usually wise to leave blisters alone for a few days to allow the skin inside to heal. If they do open prematurely, wash gently and dress with antibiotic ointment and a bandaide for a few days to allow healing and prevent infection. ...Read more
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Dry skin on bottom of big toe cracked use lotion or antibiotic?
Maybe both: If there is an infection definitely us a antibiotic. If the toe is red and tender get a antibiotic pill. If it is not infected and just cracked you can have your podiatrist trim the margins down and lotion it - often with antibiotic cream and this will heal faster. ...Read more
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6 year old has white round callous skin patch on bottom of big toe & center feels tough. Ulcer? Feet tingle frequently. Diabetic?
At that age....: It is likely a plantar wart. See a podiatrist to be sure. ...Read more
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I have had a lump on the bottom of big toe on right foot for 5 days. it swollen, red and burning pain, at least at times. i do have RA. i was thin?
How red, how hot.: I guess RA might be a possibility, but my money goes with gout as a better possibility. There could be a cellulitis secondary to overuse, trauma or even foreign body insertion. Clearly, possibilities would be better understood with a evaluation of the area and some simple testing. ...Read more
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Distinct cracking on the bottom of big toes. Very irritated and itchy. Swellings on top and side of toes. Yellowing of the nails. What is it?
Could be: "Athletes Foot".Yellow nail could also be a fungal infection.See your doc for confirmation and Rx. ...Read more
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The bottom of my big toe hurts a lot, what can it be?
/: If there is only early spuring, even with a bad joint surface the pain and loss of motion is due to he kissing spurs at the mt-pp joint. Simple exostectomy can be done and I have had huge sucess with this. Lay up time is minimal ANS patirnts are happy. Even return to all prior exercise and activity. I my wife had it done and no pain nor. I have it, but need to find a syrg. To do it my way. ...Read more
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Black patch on the bottom of my big toe? What should I do?
See a podiatrist: Or dermatologist. Needs to be evaluated and possibly biopsied. ...Read more
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I have a bump hard like a rock on the bottom of my big toe what is it?
Accessory bones: Some have extra small sesamoid bones which only need treatment if there is something wrong with them or if they are causing a problem. ...Read more
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There are a bunch of cracks on the bottom of my big toe. What can I do to take care of this?
Talk with your doc: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor. Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you. ...Read more
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I have a lump on the bottom of my big toe, it is soft and not painful at all.
See a doctor!: Lumps and bumps cannot be accurately diagnosed by a brief written description. See a doctor in person, or consider a Healthtap Prime Consult with a doctor, where you may upload a picture and give a more detailed history. Or see if a Healthtap Concierge doctor or podiatrist can do a virtual consult about this. The most accurate diagnosis, though, is an in-person exam. ...Read more
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