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My big toe is swollen and has a little pain when I walk. When I run my fingers over both big toes, left toe is flat whereas the right toe has a bone sticking up (Under skin) skin is also a little bruised. From looking online, I think the distant phalanx maybe out of place? I have iced it for the past 2 days. What should I do??
Hello I appreciate your concern This could be platynychia, fungal infection of nail or an ingrowing toe nail
If you can upload me a photograph I will be able to guide you better I would like further information like since how long you have this problem is there any swelling or discharge from the nail
You may require a course of antifungal drug or powder under supervision of your doctor
Maintain good hygiene wash it with antiseptic solutions or soap regularly Thanks for your question follow up questions are most welcome Regards
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Toe?
Hello I appreciate your concern This could be platynychia, fungal infection of nail or an ingrowing toe nail If you can upload me a photograph I will be able to guide you better I would like further information like since how long you have this problem is there any swelling or discharge from the nail You may require a course of antifungal drug or powder under supervision of your doctor Maintain good hygiene wash it with antiseptic solutions or soap regularly Thanks for your question follow up questions are most welcome Regards