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What Causes Muscle Stiffness And Sore On The Toe?

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Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2017
Question: I miss handled my medicine for my toe. i applied xxxxx to my big toe when one side of my toe was an open sore. My toe is well now but it feels stiff all the time and it doesn't feel touch. The toe is healed but i am having pain in my knee and seems to be moving up my leg.
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
neuropathy / osteoarthritis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting the question.
I have gone through your medical history in detail.

If the toe sore has healed completely and feels numb,then it may be due to damage to one of the supplying nerves to the toe,most commonly leading to neuropathy.

This is usually reversible and the sensations usually return back to normal within a span of 2-3 months.

Methylcobalamin and folic acid tablets accelerate the healing process.

Knee pain,at this age usually results from osteoarthritis and ligament strains.Analgesics,with vitamin D and calcium supplements will help.

Application of compression bandage and local gel will help reduce the pain that you feel to be moving up your leg.

Avoid squatting,sitting cross legged and climbing stairs.

I hope the answer was useful.

Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.

Thank you.
Kind regards.
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What Causes Muscle Stiffness And Sore On The Toe?

Brief Answer: neuropathy / osteoarthritis Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting the question. I have gone through your medical history in detail. If the toe sore has healed completely and feels numb,then it may be due to damage to one of the supplying nerves to the toe,most commonly leading to neuropathy. This is usually reversible and the sensations usually return back to normal within a span of 2-3 months. Methylcobalamin and folic acid tablets accelerate the healing process. Knee pain,at this age usually results from osteoarthritis and ligament strains.Analgesics,with vitamin D and calcium supplements will help. Application of compression bandage and local gel will help reduce the pain that you feel to be moving up your leg. Avoid squatting,sitting cross legged and climbing stairs. I hope the answer was useful. Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have. Thank you. Kind regards.