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What Causes Toe Numbness?
Question: Two weeks ago, I woke up and found that the little toe on my left foot was completely numb. The next day it wasn't numb but was swollen and painful. The skin is not broken and the nail is OK but it feels as if it is infected. I have been to see my doctor and he says to bathe it for an hour each day in soap flakes and salty water. It hasn't improved.
Brief Answer:
rule out other diagnosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ist we have to make a diagnosis.
It seems that you may have either arthritis or gout or any mild infection, I advice you to go for a Xray and blood test like serum uric acid.
Visit your doctor again and if he can take out some fluids from the swollen toe - diagnosis may be confirmed.
meanwhile you can try over the counter pain killer like paracetamol etc.
Hope this will help
Take care
rule out other diagnosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Ist we have to make a diagnosis.
It seems that you may have either arthritis or gout or any mild infection, I advice you to go for a Xray and blood test like serum uric acid.
Visit your doctor again and if he can take out some fluids from the swollen toe - diagnosis may be confirmed.
meanwhile you can try over the counter pain killer like paracetamol etc.
Hope this will help
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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