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Is Bruising On The Toe While On Warfarin A Cause For Concern?

I think I just broke my baby toe, lost of pain while walking, moving or touching it. Swollen, bruised. I’ve heard there’s not much you can do for it aside of taping it. I am a bit curious if I should worry about it since I’m on warfarin. I’ve got a machenical heart valve and they always worry about bruising. Do I just tape it up or see a doctor?
Wed, 27 Dec 2017
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Hi.

I am glad you reached out.

An injury to the toe can cause the toe to start swelling. This happens because the toxins from the toe release and there is swelling in the toe after this.

This can cause some clotting to be seen. However, the toxins cause the blood vessels to be more leaky. This makes the swelling start quicker.

Usually, I find these things useful for the swelling -
Icing the area
Using a local painkiller gel
Taking over the counter painkillers
Raising the leg while sleeping to get the blood flow back to the heart

I hope this helps you. Seeing your doctor in case the swelling remains would be a good idea as well.
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Is Bruising On The Toe While On Warfarin A Cause For Concern?

Hi. I am glad you reached out. An injury to the toe can cause the toe to start swelling. This happens because the toxins from the toe release and there is swelling in the toe after this. This can cause some clotting to be seen. However, the toxins cause the blood vessels to be more leaky. This makes the swelling start quicker. Usually, I find these things useful for the swelling - Icing the area Using a local painkiller gel Taking over the counter painkillers Raising the leg while sleeping to get the blood flow back to the heart I hope this helps you. Seeing your doctor in case the swelling remains would be a good idea as well.