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Big Toe Injury, Swelling, Discoloration, Clear Fluid Discharge, Drained. How Can I Care For It?

A week ago I dropped a weighed down punching bag on the tip of my big toe. It didn't turn black or anything. Just swelled. Iced it, it wasnt painful the next day. I noticed the toe was swollen a week later like it was under the toenail, still no discoloration. However when I pushed on it clear fluid with a small amount of red came out. It is still attached except in the one corner and continues to drain clear fluid at least once a day. Is it going to fall off? It's still normal in color. Not painful. And what should I do for caring for it?
Sat, 4 May 2013
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Hi Courtney,

Thanks for the query.

I completely understand your concern and I hope I am able to help you for the same.

Looks like you have developed cellulitis over the feet.
We can try conservative treatment first but if the condition continues to worsen , then you might need to consult a physician.
Avoid touching it too much.
Avoid using any kind of cold dreams or hair oils..as it might increase the lesion
You can start using any topical antibiotic/antiseptic cream(like mupirocin cream) over the lesion for 2-3 days
Take some pain killers along for relieving the associated pain and discomfort
keep foot end elevated esp at night in order to prevent any swelling
Avoid any kind of trauma to the feet
Oral antibiotics are required if the cellulitis increases, which a dermatologist / physician can examine and suggest

Take care

Wishing you speedy recovery

Dr Geetika Paul
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Big Toe Injury, Swelling, Discoloration, Clear Fluid Discharge, Drained. How Can I Care For It?

Hi Courtney, Thanks for the query. I completely understand your concern and I hope I am able to help you for the same. Looks like you have developed cellulitis over the feet. We can try conservative treatment first but if the condition continues to worsen , then you might need to consult a physician. Avoid touching it too much. Avoid using any kind of cold dreams or hair oils..as it might increase the lesion You can start using any topical antibiotic/antiseptic cream(like mupirocin cream) over the lesion for 2-3 days Take some pain killers along for relieving the associated pain and discomfort keep foot end elevated esp at night in order to prevent any swelling Avoid any kind of trauma to the feet Oral antibiotics are required if the cellulitis increases, which a dermatologist / physician can examine and suggest Take care Wishing you speedy recovery Dr Geetika Paul