I stubbed my pinky toe and its very bruised, swollen and has a burning sensation. Should i get it checked out by a doctor or just treat it at home?
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I stubbed my pinky toe and its very bruised, swollen and has a burning sensation. Should i get it checked out by a doctor or just treat it at home?
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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman
Podiatry
In brief: I would
Get it checked.
Sounds like a fracture but if its displaced it will need to be reduced. Most often the aren't displaced and can tape it to the next toe to immobilize it.
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Dr. Wenjay Sung
Podiatry
In brief: Pinky toe
Take otc antiinflammatory drugs like advil (ibuprofen) or Motrin as directed by the manufacturer to help. If painful still, get it checked out by a foot doctor (podiatrist). Hope this was helpful, good luck!
In brief: Pinky toe
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