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I ram my center toe into a piece of plywood. I got a small chunk in it. .I was able to take out the piece of wood. I cleaned it real good. But now my toe is swollen and has some red around it . It really hurts. The pain shoots up my leg. Should I be concerned?
Hello Welcome to Health Care Magic. Don't worry much. Stay calm. Yes. you need to take antibiotics, painkillers and tetanus toxoid injection. pain is suggesting that it may have infected. anyway, you can consult surgeon for the same. Hope this information helps you. Best wishes.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Toe
Hello Welcome to Health Care Magic. Don t worry much. Stay calm. Yes. you need to take antibiotics, painkillers and tetanus toxoid injection. pain is suggesting that it may have infected. anyway, you can consult surgeon for the same. Hope this information helps you. Best wishes.