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Suggest Treatment For Callus In Big Toe
Question: My son is 14 he has 3 or 4 painful callous looking bumps on the inside of his right big toe, they feel like callous but they have a spot of dried blood in the center, He does play football and wears cleats. is there anything I should do or should I wait to see if now in the post season they will just go away?
Brief Answer:
Bunion or callus
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam/sir
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I understand your concern. I read your question carefully and after analysis came to two provisional diagnosis;
1)Callus(Tyloma)- Thickening of skin after exposure to repetitive forces in order to protect the skin.
Generally if this the case there is nothing to worry unless it is painful, which requires treatment.
2)Bunion-A bony bump at the base of the big toe, a bunion causes that toe to deviate toward the others.
This can be very painful due to pressure or arthritis, and may also lead to corns. Pain relievers, pads to cushion the bunion, custom shoe inserts, or surgery may help, as well wearing roomy shoes and avoiding high heels.
If your query still needs further clarification. you can always ask more questions and upload a picture of the same.
Hope i was of help.
Take care.Thank you for writing to us.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty
Bunion or callus
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam/sir
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I understand your concern. I read your question carefully and after analysis came to two provisional diagnosis;
1)Callus(Tyloma)- Thickening of skin after exposure to repetitive forces in order to protect the skin.
Generally if this the case there is nothing to worry unless it is painful, which requires treatment.
2)Bunion-A bony bump at the base of the big toe, a bunion causes that toe to deviate toward the others.
This can be very painful due to pressure or arthritis, and may also lead to corns. Pain relievers, pads to cushion the bunion, custom shoe inserts, or surgery may help, as well wearing roomy shoes and avoiding high heels.
If your query still needs further clarification. you can always ask more questions and upload a picture of the same.
Hope i was of help.
Take care.Thank you for writing to us.
Dr.Moumita Chakraborty
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